Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland

Somaliland’s political leadership can never lose sight of the big picture. Democracy is Somaliland’s brand — the major reason it has attracted so much positive attention in recent years from the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, and Taiwan. It is the reason Congressional staff and military delegations now visit. While strategic factors play a role, discussion about Somaliland’s status as a putative nation would not be as advanced as it is if Somaliland were just another strongman state. Continue reading “Extension of Bihi’s Term Erodes the Goodwill of Somaliland” →