Hargeysa, Somaliland, February 21, 2009 (SL Times) With Somaliland’s presidential election due in March, Somaliland has entered an election mode. Everywhere you go conversations eventually turn to the topic of the election.
A delegation from international donors came to Somaliland this week to check on how preparations for the election are going. They met with President Dahir Rayale Kahin, the political parties, the election commission, and other agencies that are working on the election.
On his part, President Kahin reiterated his commitment to the election. In a ceremony for the opening of a soft drinks factory, he said that the elections will take place peacefully at the appointed time and that he will abide by the outcome.
International donors will pay 75% of the election costs and Somaliland will pay 25%.
 

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