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Somalia:
Somali Candidates Boycott Presidential Debate Event
Shabelle, 31 January 2017
Over 12 candidates running for president in February 8 election have on Tuesday boycotted a president debate at the parliament hall in Mogadishu following internet disconnection. Read more »
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Somalia:
Prof SA'iid Isse Registers His Candidacy Ahead of Polls
Shabelle, 28 January 2017
Prof Sa'iid Isse Mohamued, a presidential candidate vying for president has on Saturday registered his candidacy at the country's electoral commission headquarters in the palace in… Read more »
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Somalia:
Elders Call for Re-Election of President Hassan Sheikh
Shabelle, 31 January 2017
After a crucial meeting in Mogadishu, prominent Somali traditional elders have called for the re-election of the outgoing president HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the February 8… Read more »
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Somalia:
Why Somalia Presidential Election Is a Litmus Test for Neighbouring Ethiopia
Dalsan Radio, 30 January 2017
The February 8 Presidential election in Somalia is expected to be a major test for neighbouring Ethiopia which is openly backing incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, analysts say. Read more »
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Somalia:
Fadumo Dayib Sacked From Election Integrity Body Blames HSM for the Move
Dalsan Radio, 1 February 2017
Former Presidential candidate Fadumo Diyab has been sacked from the recently formed Election Integrity Commission set to oversee the February 8 polls. Read more »
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Somalia:
Presidential Candidates Boycott Debate Suspicious of Internet Disconnection
Dalsan Radio, 31 January 2017
12 candidates including former President Sheikh Sharif and former minister of planning Abdirahman Abdishakur walked out after SNTV team announced the debate will not be aired live… Read more »
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Somalia:
Questions As Internet Stalls On the Day of Somalia's First Presidential Debate
Dalsan Radio, 31 January 2017
Internet services on Tuesday stalled in the capital Mogadishu raising suspicion on aday when Somalis expected their first ever live presidential candidate debate. Read more »
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Somalia:
Nine Prominent Figures Appointed to the Election Integrity Commission
Dalsan Radio, 30 January 2017
Speaker of the Somali Parliament Mohamed Jawari on Monday appointed nine prominent somali personalities to oversee the integrity of the February 8 presidential elections Read more »