Tag Archives: United Peoples’ Democratic Party

Somaliland Democracy: Relentless Perseverance

November 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi Somalilandsun – “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] believe in fraternity, equality and … read more »

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Somaliland: Lonely Democracy

November 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: by: Robleh M. Raghe (Lafcanbe) IndepthAfrica — Colourful flags and campaign posters are waved around by young and old, candidates are giving enthusiastic speeches in front of energized crowds and a sense of joy and patriotism lingers through the … read more »

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In Defence of Somaliland Democracy

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By somaliword.blogspot “It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people” (Jose Saramago). Since the Somaliland local elections were announced and … read more »

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Somalia: The Victory of Politics over Principle

November 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ahmed M.I. Egal The Success of the Silanyo Government & the Compromise of Somaliland Recently the Somaliland Government held a three-day ‘Cabinet Seminar’ to discuss and assess its achievements and failures during the two and a half years it … read more »

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