Podcast / Africa 30 June 2021 1 minute Somaliland’s elections and struggle to break free This week on The Horn, Alan Boswell welcomes Dr. Mohamed Farah Hersi to discuss Somaliland’s evolving role in the Horn of Africa as it works to legitimise itself on the global stage following an unexpected outcome in a recent parliamentary election. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Somaliland is enjoying a boost following parliamentary elections at the end of May that resulted in a surprise victory for the opposition. Dr. Mohamed Farah Hersi joins Alan Boswell to explain what this changing political dynamic means for the country as it continues its quest for recognition as an independent country. They discuss the strong bonds that hold Somaliland together in pursuit of external recognition, and how clan identity affects its national politics. Dr. Hersi also talks about the changes that need to be made in the negotiations between Somaliland and Somalia to make progress possible and how Somaliland has used its geographic position to secure alliances with the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan, altering the dynamics of the Horn of Africa region. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Related Tags Contributors Alan Boswell Project Director, Horn of Africa alanboswell Dr. Mohamed Farah Hersi Director, Academy for Peace and Development in Somaliland More for you Podcast / Europe & Central Asia War & Peace (Season 3) Podcast / Hold Your Fire! (Season 2)