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Somalia: UN envoy hails Transitional Government moves on political inclusion

The senior United Nations envoy to Somalia hailed a decision by the country’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to endorse the recommendations of the recently concluded National Reconciliation Congress on political inclusion

Somaliland: Election date announced while ID cards are handed out, Somaliland Press (2010)

The new biometric voter ID cards have been distributed to their rightful owners days after arriving from the Republic of South Africa.

Somaliland: President approves election date, Somaliland Press (2010)

Somaliland President Dahir Rayale issued a decree on Saturday 15 May saying presidential elections will be held on June 26, 2010, approving the proposed date by the NEC.

International observers welcome Somaliland election commitment, Ekklesia (2010)

The UK-based team coordinating election observers for the delayed presidential elections in the internationally unrecognised Republic of Somaliland, have welcomed the recent announcement by the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) that the vote has officially been scheduled for 26 June 2010.

Somali president reinstates prime minister, cabinet, Reuters (2010)

Somalia's president reinstated Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke and his cabinet on Thursday 20 May after days of uncertainty following a parliamentary vote of no confidence in them.

Somaliland elections: Opposition parties begin their eastern campaigns, Somaliland Press (2010)

This article focuses on campaigns by various parties across Somaliland ahead of the upcoming elections. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has set the official election date for June 26.

Calm, High Turnout in Somaliland Elections Despite Isolated Clash, VOA (2010)

There was high voter turnout in the autonomous region of Somalia. Somaliland is self-governing though it is not recognized internationally, there were some incidents of violence reported, but observers have indicated that overall the elections were peaceful and fair.

Voters defy Islamist threats in Somaliland, BBC (2010)

There was high voter-turnout in the Somaliland election in spite of warnings from the group al-Shabaab for voters to stay at home. Somliland is an autonomous region, but unrecognized and some hope that successful elections will strengthen the case for independence.

Observers say breakaway Somali region vote was fair, Reuters Africa (2010)

Observers have indicated that presidential elections were free and fair in Somaliland, the self-governing, but unrecognized region of Somalia.

Somaliland Ruling Party Calls For Delay in Election Results, VOA (2010)

Opposition parties in Somaliland have asked that the announcement of the election results be delayed due to irregularities in the vote. International observers said that though some irregularities were noted that the election was mostly free and fair in the self-governing, but internationally unrecognized region.

Somaliland opposition head wins presidential poll, Reuters Africa (2010)

With 49.59% of the vote the leader of the opposition party Tulmiye (Unity), Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo has won the presidency of the self-governing region of Somalia. Some in Somaliland hope that the success of democratic processes within the region will help Somliland to be recognized internationally.

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Somaliland parliament gets extension amid opposition and public objection, Somaliland Press (2010)

This article indicates that the legislative assembly in Somaliland, which is composed of two chambers – an appointed elder’s chamber, and a House of Representatives; has passed a legislation that will extend both chambers serving terms for than two years. In addition, the legislative assembly extended the terms of regional and municipal representatives in the country.

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Somalia rival leaders agree to defer elections, Reuters (2011)

The article reports that: "Somalia's feuding leaders agreed ... to extend the mandate of both government and parliament for a year and hold elections by August next year."

Somalia: leaders plan for elections to replace transitional government

In this news article; Somali leaders have adopted a political "road map" for reforms that will culminate in elections within a year for a government that will replace a string of transitional regimes in a country blighted by conflict, instability and now famine.

Somalia prepares for first presidential elections in Mogadishu, Sabahi (2012)

The presidential election campaign in Somalia has started in earnest with 21 candidates vying for Villa Somalia - the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Somaliland: Jamal to contest next presidential election on UCID ticket, Somaliland Press (2012)

The chairman of Somaliland Welfare and Justice Party (UCID) has officially relinquished his post as the presidential nominee of UCID paving the way for the youthful International Banker cum politician Jamal Ali Hussein to be the new flag bearer of the party in the forthcoming presidential election that is expected to be held in the country in 2015.

Somaliland:NEC gears up for local elections but still fails to set date for polls, Somaliland Press (2012)

The Somaliland Electoral Commission spokesperson Mr. Mohamed Ahmed hirsi (geelle) speaking at a press conferences speaking at the brand new commission headquarters has confirmed that the government of Somaliland has deposited the 25% of the funds required for the upcoming local government Election which are due to be held soon. The National Electoral Commission will announce the date for the polls as soon as we obtain the remaining 75% of the funds required to finance the polls, hirsi said.

Somaliland: International donors strained local Council elections, Somaliland Press (2012)

Long being waiting the exactly day of local elections of Somaliland, national elector commission announced the assigned scheduled day of the election (28 Nov 2012), this article focus as academically democratic process of election, requirement of election system, challenges and opportunities of the election.