Opposition's Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland
Briefly

‘Voters in Somalia’s breakaway region cast their ballot last week in an election that was delayed for two years due to lack of funding and other reasons.’
‘Both candidates had campaigned promising they would resuscitate an ailing economy and push efforts to gain international recognition for Somaliland.’
‘Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 as Somalia descended into conflict, has built a stable political environment, in sharp contrast to Somalia's security struggles.’
‘The self-proclaimed republic sustains its own government, currency and security structures. However, it is not recognised by any country in the world.’
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