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Qabashada Doorashooyinka Golaha Wakiiladda iyo Degmooyinka Somaliland ee 2026

Home Xarunta Dimuqraadiyadda iyo Maamulwanaaga (CDG) waxay aad uga walaacsan tahay suurtagalnimada dib-u-dhac ku yimaadda doorashooyinka Wakiiladda iyo Golayaasha Deegaanka ee Somaliland oo la qorsheeyay inay qabsoomaan bisha May 2026. Doorashooyinka oo si waqtiyeysan iyo hufan loo qabto waa lama huraan si loo xoojiyo hanaanka dimuqraadiyadeed ee Somaliland iyo si muwaadiniintu u helaan xuquuqdooda siyaasadeed.… Continue reading Qabashada Doorashooyinka Golaha Wakiiladda iyo Degmooyinka Somaliland ee 2026

Urgent Call for Timely Conduct of the 2026 Somaliland Parliamentary and Local Council Elections The Centre

Home For Democratic Governance (CDG) is deeply concerned about the potential delay of the upcoming Somaliland parliamentary and local council elections scheduled for May 2026. Timely and credible elections are critical to strengthening Somaliland’s democratization process and ensuring the political rights of its citizens. Historically, Somaliland elections have faced repeated delays beyond their constitutional timelines,… Continue reading Urgent Call for Timely Conduct of the 2026 Somaliland Parliamentary and Local Council Elections The Centre

POST ELECTION REPORT- SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS ELECTIONS.

Home Executive Summary Introduction: The 2024 Presidential and Political Organization Elections in Somaliland marked a historic moment, reinforcing the country’s commitment to democratic governance despite complex challenges. The election, held on November 13, 2024, served as a critical test of Somaliland’s electoral system and political resilience, following controversies surrounding the extension of President Muse Bihi… Continue reading POST ELECTION REPORT- SOMALILAND PRESIDENTIAL AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS ELECTIONS.

Reevaluating-and-Realigning-United-States-Foreign-Aid-A-Focus-on-Africa-and-Somaliland.

Home The United States government is undergoing a significant reevaluation of its foreign aid policies to adapt to the evolving geopolitical landscape. For the past 40 years, U.S. foreign assistance programs have remained relatively static, failing to address emerging global challenges effectively. With China’s growing influence in Africa through extensive infrastructure investments and economic partnerships,… Continue reading Reevaluating-and-Realigning-United-States-Foreign-Aid-A-Focus-on-Africa-and-Somaliland.

PRE-ELECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT

Home This report summarizes the recently completed pre-election conducted by CDG during the month of May, 2021. The main objectives of the assessment were to assess the pre-conditions for a free and fair credible local and parliamentary election process, to engage in dialogue with key stakeholders on the process – the NEC, the EU, political… Continue reading PRE-ELECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT

ORGANIZED CRIME IN SOMALIA

Home This report summarizes the findings and discussions of the recently conducted assessment for “Organized Crimes in Somaliland.” The assessment was conducted during the month of September 2021. The assessment was conducted by CDG and was a self-funding assessment. The objective of the study or assessment is to get information of the Organized Crimes in… Continue reading ORGANIZED CRIME IN SOMALIA

CDG’S POSITION PAPER: ROLE OF SOMALILAND CSOs AND IMPACT ON DELIVERED SERVICES

Home Somaliland is one of the countries in post conflict development that has achieved unprecedented development of CSOs space with a huge number of local NGOs taking a center space in the countries post conflict rehabilitation, democratization, consolidation of achievements initiatives of international development partners and implementation of humanitarian programs in six regions of Somaliland.… Continue reading CDG’S POSITION PAPER: ROLE OF SOMALILAND CSOs AND IMPACT ON DELIVERED SERVICES

CDG’s POSITION PAPER ON THE FIRST STAGE OF THE 2021 PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL ELECTION IS CONCLUDED: NEXT NEC LOOKS AT THE NEXT FOUR PHASES WITH ONE FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL QUESTION

Home Since the beginning of the year 2020, government and key political stakeholders have concentrated on ensuring the set of full newly elected organs of government and local councils. The parliament that has served for 15 years since 2005, extended its term in 2018 for extra 2 years through an amendment. The local councils also… Continue reading CDG’s POSITION PAPER ON THE FIRST STAGE OF THE 2021 PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL ELECTION IS CONCLUDED: NEXT NEC LOOKS AT THE NEXT FOUR PHASES WITH ONE FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL QUESTION

IMPLICATIONS OF APPROVAL OF THE (2) OPPOSITION PARTIES REPRESENTATIVES ON NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (NEC) AND URGENT ELECTION CALL OF SOMALILAND

Home Yesterday, June 28, 2020, Somaliland has witnessed an important step in popular politics and democracy. Two (2) members, representing opposition parties on the National Electoral Commission were approved by the national assembly. We congratulate the parliament of Somaliland for the job well done. This makes NEC complete when added to the first approval of… Continue reading IMPLICATIONS OF APPROVAL OF THE (2) OPPOSITION PARTIES REPRESENTATIVES ON NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (NEC) AND URGENT ELECTION CALL OF SOMALILAND

THE TOP EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY IN SOMALILAND TAKES A STANCE ON WOMEN RIGHTS: RESPONSIBLE ORGANS AND AGENCIES MUST ACT

Home From 4th October 2020 a conference of the Kulmiye party was instituted and it will conclude on 6th October 2020. The election of the party National Executive Committee of the part was constitute to lead the party for the next five years. CDG congratulates the chairman also the president of the Republic of Somaliland… Continue reading THE TOP EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY IN SOMALILAND TAKES A STANCE ON WOMEN RIGHTS: RESPONSIBLE ORGANS AND AGENCIES MUST ACT