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Somalia: Election - Old Rivals Unite to Fight Farmaajo
Nation, 6 September 2020
In Somalia's political scene, the revolving door is brutal and not even presidents can be safe. Read more »
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Somalia: President Eyes Election Deal in Talks With Puntland, Jubaland Leaders
Nation, 2 September 2020
Mogadishu. Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo is on Thursday expected to hold crucial talks with the leaders of Jubaland and Puntland states to chart a common path for the… Read more »
Former Foes Unite Against Somali Incumbent in Presidential Race
President Mohamed Farmaajo, the incumbent, has been faced with criticism for failing to address issues like insecurity, lack of a permanent constitution, a broken justice system, poverty and generally weak institutions. They have also united in a common alliance known as the Forum for National Parties, led by former president Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.
In modern times, when Somalia started settling down in 2009, all the three elections held since have returned a new president, becoming the only country in the Horn of Africa not to re-elect a sitting head in the new millennia.
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As part of the agreement, a number of caucuses will eachelect MPs who will get seats in parliament. These MPs will in turn elect a president. The UN Security Council was told that ... Read more »
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The meeting between President Farmajo, Jubaland and Puntland leaders has been called off. Sources say this comes after Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe demanded ... Read more »
