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The parliamentary elections in the self-declared republic of Somaliland were seen not only as a test for the ruling party but also as a way to gain recognition for the country's independence. Among those observing the elections in Somaliland was Zitto Kabwe, leader of the Alliance for Change and Transparency party (ACT–Wazalendo) in Tanzania. He says that the elections just held show that the breakaway republic is able to conduct elections in a free, fair, and credible way. (Photo: A girl with her sister holds an umbrella of the opposition Waddani Party during their rally for Somalilands elections. Credit: MUSTAFA SAEED/AFP via Getty Images)