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Somalia: Why President Farmaajo Holds Hope for Somalia
African Arguments, 9 February 2017
Why is there so much excitement around the former prime minister's surprise appointment as Somalia's new president? Read more »
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Somalia: Four Questions the New President Must Confront
African Arguments, 9 February 2017
Somalia has elected new president Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo in an indirect selection process. Work towards one-person-one-vote elections must begin right away. Read more »
Why President Farmaajo Holds So Much Hope for Somalia
The popularity of Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo combined with his mandate - the biggest since 1967 - gives the new president a tremendous opportunity to move tthe country towards prosperity. But to achieve this, it is imperative that he avoids the mistakes of his predecessors, writes political commentator Sakariye Cismaan for African Arguments.
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo listens keenly as members of the Presidential Elections Committee count ballots cast during the presidential election at the Mogadishu Airport hangar on February 8, 2017. Farmajo was declared the president of Somalia after incumbent Hasan Sheikh Mohamud conceded defeat.
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Members of parliament are currently casting their vote for a new president but the successful candidate will inherit a long list of challenges, including economic, terrorism, clan ... Read more »
