Somaliland Election and its Impact on Horn of Africa Tensions
This week on Straight Talk Africa, Somaliland opposition leader Abdirahman Cirro defeated incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi in the November 13 elections, with 64% of the vote. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but lacks international recognition. A recent memorandum of understanding with Ethiopia might help Somaliland gain recognition, but this is causing anger with the Mogadishu government. How will the new president navigate this complex political situation? Join guest host Peter Clottey, for an in-depth discussion on Somaliland and the tension building in the Horn of Africa.
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