2024 in Somaliland
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Events in the year 2024 in Somaliland.
Incumbents
- President:
- Muse Bihi Abdi
- Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (from 12 December 2024)
- Vice President:
- Abdirahman Saylici
- Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi (from 12 December 2024)
- Speaker of the House: Yasin Haji Mohamoud
- Chairman of Elders: Suleiman Mohamoud Adan
- Chief Justice: Adan Haji Ali
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Essa Kayd
Events
- January 1: Ethiopia announces an UN member state to do so.[1]
- August 28: At least nine people are killed in fighting between SSC-Khatumo forces and Somaliland soldiers near the town of Goof, close to Erigavo in the southeastern part of the Sanaag region.[2]
- October 31-1 November: 2024 Buhodle clashes: Somaliland forces backed by SSB civil militia clash with SSC-Khatumo forces, leaving several dead.[3]
- November 13: 2024 Somaliland presidential election: Incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi loses reelection to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi by a landslide.[4]
- December 12: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is inaugurated as president.[5]
- December 14–15: Battle of Erigavo: SSC-Khatumo launches a coordinated assault on Somaliland positions within Erigavo, which is repelled, with Somaliland forces maintaining control of the city.[6][7]
Deaths
- November 15: Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, 86, politician, president (2010–2017), minister of finance (1997–1999) and MP (1993–1996).[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression". 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Faahfaahinta xiisadda ka taagan Ceerigaabo". 28 August 2024.
- ^ "UNHCR Somalia - Flash Alert 18 Escalating Clan Conflict in Buuhoodle District, Togdheer Region Displaces Over 26,000 Individuals". UNHCR Operational Data Portal (ODP). Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Somalia: End of era as Muse Bihi loses in Somaliland election". Garowe. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Somaliland's new president is sworn in after elections that boosted region's drive for recognition". Associated Press. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Clashes between Somaliland and SSC intensify in Erigavo, entering second day". somaliguardian.com. 2024-12-15. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "SSC Khaatumo leader vows to reclaim Erigavo from Somaliland control". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Silanyo passes away as Somaliland awaits election outcome". Garowe. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-19.