HARGEISA, Somalia — The newly-elected president of Somalia's northern breakaway state of Somaliland was sworn in Tuesday following June polls widely acclaimed as peaceful and democratic.
Outgoing president Dahir Riyale Kahin handed over power to Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo during a ceremony at the presidential palace in the capital Hargeisa.
"I solemnly transfer power to the new president, my brother Ahmed Silanyo, who defeated me in the recent elections," said Riyale, who had been in power since 2002.
"I will work with him by giving my support and I call upon all of you to unite in his support," he added. "There is a huge and difficult task ahead of our brother so let us help him succeed in his work."Read More
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