2025/09/27 by Minale, Kalewongel
#Democratic Elections #Electoral Democracy #Horn of Africa #Rarity #Somaliland
paper · doi:10.57832/ngz5-7p62
In a region often characterized by undemocratic and authoritarian regimes, Somaliland, a self-proclaimed republic in northwest Somalia, stands out as a democratic anomaly. The recent presidential election in November 2024, noted for its free and fair process and the peaceful transfer of power from the incumbent to the opposition, has been hailed as remarkable. This study investigates the conditions that have fostered this nascent democratic experiment in Somaliland and considers potential lessons for other countries in the region. The research is based on a review of primary and secondary literature, along with an extensive study of the region’s and Somaliland’s political landscape.