The International Crisis Group published on 11 December 2024 an analysis titled "Somaliland's Peaceful Handover Withstands Neighbourhood Strains" by Omar Mahmood.
Somaliland held presidential elections in mid-November, ending in victory for the opposition and a swift concession by the incumbent. While the peaceful transfer of power marked a welcome outcome, the run-up to the vote was far from smooth. Serious issues also remain involving neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.
