Nairobi, Nov 19, 2024 (AFP) - Breakaway Somaliland's opposition leader wins presidential poll

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2024-11-19

Somaliland's opposition leader has won the presidency of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to election results released Tuesday, an outcome that signalled a rejection of the establishment and a call for change. The territory's decades-long push for international recognition is likely to be a top priority when Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, popularly known as "Irro", takes office next month. His election victory also comes against a backdr......

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