Date Set for Election of New Somali Parliamentary Speaker
Several candidates are vying to replace former speaker Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawaari who resigned after weeks of a political standoff with the federal government.
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The speaker of the lower house of parliament Mohamed Osman Jawari who has been in office since 2012, has reportedly resigned after weeks of stand-off over a motion against him. Read more »
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The police lined up to block the speaker's podium, while lawmakers who support the speaker Mohamed Osman Jawar, accused other legislators of taking money to vote against him, ... Read more »