Good Move indeed. I thought the new president has already set up his plans even before the election. Liban, don't worry adeer ,, Xagla-toosiye will be included in the next committee ,,,

Imisaan idin lahaa meeshaa waxba ma yaalaan ,,,, aheeey ahhhhh

Ehem ,,,,,,,,,,

The newly elected president, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Mohamoud has issued a press release thanking all his supporters and friends. “I want to congratulate all the Somaliland people for the orderly way which our election has concluded that took place on June 26,2010″ he said. The president-elect also sent a message of congratulations to the National Electoral Commission for fulfilling their duty and over coming all obstacles to make the historical vote possible in such a short time. In his message Mr. Mohammed expressed his deep satisfaction of the long-standing relations of friendship and fruitful cooperation between Somaliland and Ethiopia. He said Ethiopia is an important ally for Somaliland and specially thanked them for mediating between Somaliland parties during elections delays in 2009. While reaffirming his commitment to strengthen the relations for the good of the two friendly nations, he said: “We are people who return favors,” referring to Ethiopia resolving the 2009-election disputes in the country and during late 1980s when Ethiopia hosted thousands of Somaliland refugees. The president-elect also thanked EU nations and the United States for their support. He expressed his appreciation for the Republic of Djibouti. Mr Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the two other political parties; the out-going UDUB party and the second opposition UCID. “I want to thank UDUB and UCID directly and their supporters. I will assure you they will receive total respect and rights in their country. I will be extending them an invitation for consultation,” he said. The newly democratically elected president finally thanked his supporters and the Somaliland public. He highlighted that hard work lies ahead. “Remember we will not take our shoes of until all promises we made to our country are fulfilled.” The out-going President, Mr. Dahir Riyale Kahin also congratulated Mr Mohammed while the second opposition leader, Faisal Ali Warabe has reportedly congratulated the new president at least twice in the past 24 hours. Mr Riyale promised to step down and hand over the responsibilities. Mr Mohammed hailed his Kulmiy Party victory as great day for democracy. “The victorious is democracy which is the only path for freedom and prosperity,” he said. Meanwhile members of Somalia’s transitional government led by Minister for Employment, Mr. Mohammed Abdi Hayir held a press conference in Mogadishu praising the elections in Somaliland. They congratulated the people of Somaliland and the new president but urged “to maintain their peace and stability”. The state-owned television, National Television, also for the first time in it’s history has televised a balanced analysis of the election and referred to the new president as “President” and Mr Riyale as the “former president”. This was major move by the television, just few days ago it was accused of broadcasting only UDUB campaigns. Mr Mohammed received 49.6 percent of the vote while the outgoing president, Dahir Riyale Kahin, managed 33.2 percent and second opposition party UCID led by Faisal Ali Warabe received 17.2 percent. Before the NEC announced the final count on Thursday evening, members of the national defense were dispatched to the private home of Mr. Mohammed where they inspected all visitors. It is believed, the leader of Somaliland’s armed forces, Col. Nuh Osman Tani received information about the result and ordered the protection of Mr. Mohammed. The Supreme Court will endorse the new president in the coming fortnight and Mr Riyale is expected to hand over the presidency within 30 days.

President Rayaale congratulated the new President and said the elections were free and fair. Speaking to the BBC, Mr. Rayaale said he accepted the election results.

Now u saying Mr. Me is discriminated ??

President Abdurrahman Ali Tuur (1st President and was vital part of Somaliland reconciliations and clan dispute settlement). President Mohamed H. Ibrahim Egal (2nd President and was vital part of Somaliland conflict resolution, disarmament process and establishing effective functioning government system). President Dahir Riyale Kahin (3rd President and the father of Somaliland democracy and tolerance, expanded Somaliland administration to eastern regions and good example of the power transmission in Somaliland and in Africa). President-Elect Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Siilaanyo (We expect stabilization fo Somaliland economy, constructing infrastructure and creating more jobs). President, Abdirahman Tuur President Mohamed H Ibrahim Egal President Dahir Rayale Kahin President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud "Siilaanyo"

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool@Ngonge

ma duufka iska bii baad leedahay ?

Celebrations across the country as KULMIYE won the presidential elections. People did not sleep the night celebrating on the streets and chanting national songs. The streets of Hargeisa, Borama, Berbera, Burao, Lasanod, Erigavo and others were full of people celebrating for Kulmiye. Faysal congratulated the new president and said the election was free and fair. Rayaale is expected to speak later today.

Kulmiye 266,906 oo u dhiganta 49.59% Udub 178,881 oo u dhiganta 33.23% Ucid 92,459 oo u dhiganta 17.18%

Good News Indeed ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It is Official Now: KULMIYE Will Lead Somaliland In the Coming 5 Years. Congratulations the new president.

it is not yet official ,,,,

It is not official yet ,,,, i'm sitting at the place where the press conference is held ,,,, I understand if the news is from somaliland.org though ,,

Ibti, we have lots of journalists and other researchers coming for the election and campaigning including Aljazeera, CNN and others. Oodka, can't u wait until the results are officially announced ???

Che Guevara ,,,

Live From Maansoor Hotel: These photos are taken few minutes ago as the preparation for the announcement is going on:

Good Job by the Scholars ,,,,,,,,,,,

President Rayaale held a press conference today saying he will accept any results comes from the electoral commission. He apologized the previous statement released by some of UDUB leaders yesterday. He said Somalilanders should not worry about the results and he is willing to hand over the power if the opposition wins the election. I'm now sitting at Maansoor hotel where the results will be announced in less than 30 minutes time. The security is tight and security forces are patrolling in the man streets. The hotel is surrounded by police and one had to go through 3 checkpoints before he/she comes in.

Somaliland’s election was peaceful, without major incident and generally met international standards. More then million Somalilanders turned out to vote in their fourth consecutive election. The delayed international response to Somaliland’s case of independence did not stop Somalilanders from building nascent and decent democracy. The international community should credit democracy progress in Somaliland with diplomatic recognition because they deserve it. The 21 days heated presidential election campaign between the three candidates: Dahir Riyale, Faisal Warabe and Mohamed Silanyo. UDUB is ruling party, where Kulmiye of Silany and UCID of Warabe are strong and promising parties, ended on last Saturday (Voting Day). One can see voters in long queues waiting to practice their democratic rights. Men and Women voted equally; even some voters slept overnight at the polling stations to avoid further delays. Aisha Mohamed Abdi, 54 years old and mother of five from Sanaag Region, told Al-Jazeera English that she walked 24 hours to reach the polling station. Another voter, Abdi Omer – 62 years old and father of two – said that he slept the doorsteps of the polling station to be the first to practice his rights. Somalilanders are very serious to maintain sustainable and free democracy. Somaliland’s National Election Commission (NEC) did a remarkable job by realizing the dream of the people of Somaliland: Free, Fair and true democracy, which is rare in Africa. Many African countries are witnessing violent election including Guinea where many people were killed and properties destroyed. In Somaliland the voting process was very civilized with international quality. Hundreds of election observers including Former US Ambassador to UN and Presidential Envoy to Sudan Richard Williamson declared the election free and fair, except minor disturbances in the eastern parts of the country by terrorist militia linked to Al-Shabab Group (Terrorist group linked to Al-Qaeda). Majority of the East Africans welcomed the democracy process in Somaliland including the Somalis in Mogadishu, who are under terrorist attacks. The President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Ahmed welcomed the election and described it a milestone; the President Sharif appealed the home-grown Somaliland democracy to be transferred and implemented in southern Somalia. Somaliland people successfully established uncorrupt and modern state without international support. International community spend millions of dollars in stabilizing vicious places in Africa, yet, murder and mayhem continue in many parts of the continent. In contrast, Somaliland through its tried and test formula of dialogue, discussion and consensus held number of free and fair elections including parliamentary, presidential and municipal, with a budget less than 10 million dollars. The world should support the people who improve themselves instead of pouring millions of dollars into the hands of the corrupted leaders and warlords. The international media coverage on the historic and democratic event in Somaliland was massive including the leading USA printed, televised and online media who carried Somaliland elections reports on its headlines. New York Times, CNN and other major focused on democratic progress made in Somaliland, in other side, BBC and Arab World media like Al-Jazeera News Channel covered the election process. The vote counting process is underway and candidates are sleepless with their fingers crossed over possible surprise result. NEC used high-tech biometric voter system to ensure One-Man-One-Vote and to avoid possibility of double voting and misuse. The people of Somaliland need to honor the NEC staff for their brave step of organizing neutral election between the parties and politicians; even the ruling party could not put its hand in NEC defense line, which is very remarkable behavior that endures in the developed world like USA and parts of Europe. African Union (AU), European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), UK (United Kingdom – The Great Britain) and United States of America (USA) should take the first initiative of recognizing Somaliland and saving such splendid and unique democracy in Africa. The international community should, also, support Somaliland diplomatically because Somaliland is not demanding loans and donations but to do business with the rest of the world. Somaliland is under endless embargo which alienated it from the rest of the world. Today the people of Somaliland should look for another passport because they can’t travel with their own one; Somaliland students can’t join international universities; Somaliland tourists can’t travel freely; International companies can’t do business in Somaliland and even the Somalilanders can’t get jobs in international markets. All these are happening to the hardworking people of Somaliland because of their country is not recognized internationally. My question is, how long will international community hold Somaliland hostage for endless conflict in Somalia? We all know that Somaliland deserves recognition but why the world is hesitant from taking brave step to liberate and free the people of Somaliland from such unjustified and unfair treatment! By Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi

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