The Republic of Somaliland Elections 1960–2024
Mawlid Mohamed Hashi's book is a thorough description of Somaliland's electoral and democratic development, covering the period from the first parliamentary election in 1960 up to the historic presidential and political association elections in 2024.
The book looks at the way in which Somaliland has moved from traditional and informal methods of leadership to those based on direct elections with one person, one vote, emphasising the major political events, the results of the elections, voter participation, and the peaceful handover of power.
The book looks at the achievements and the problems facing Somaliland's electoral system, covering topics such as election costs, voter registration, the influence of clans, civic education, financial limitations, and the administration of elections; it also includes a data-driven analysis of election spending and the evolution of the electoral institutions.
The author, based on many decades of experience in electoral affairs, provides some practical suggestions for strengthening democracy in Somaliland, such as harmonising the elections, introducing continuous voter registration, widening political representation, and cutting down on election costs.
A valuable historical record and analytical view of Somaliland's developing democratic system are offered by this book to researchers, policymakers, students, journalists, and anyone else who is interested in the country.
