Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is often described as a "democratic success story" that remains "locked out of the global economy" due to a lack of formal recognition. However, this stability has recently been tested by several internal "cracks":
Infrastructure projects, such as ports and telecommunications, have been crucial for Somaliland's development. A significant development or setback in these areas could be another interpretation of "cracked." sharmuuto somaliland cracked