East-Africa
Zambia’s Election Set for Close Contest Between Opposition Parties
When Zambians vote on 13 August, they will choose between the governing United Party for National Development and the Tonse-Pamodzi opposition alliance,…
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election
Somalia
Somali Future Council Rejects Election of Somalia’s New Parliamentary Speaker
Somali Future Council Challenges Legitimacy of New Parliamentary Speaker MOGADISHU, Aug. 11 — Somalia’s Somali Future Council has challenged the election of…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Alliance Rejects Speaker Election, Alleges Government Interference
Monday August 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s main opposition alliance has rejected the planned election of a new speaker of the…
Somalia
Somali President Discusses Election Dispute With International Partners
Somali president seeks international backing amid election dispute MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks with international partners on Tuesday as…
Somalia
Towfiiq Party Rejects Galmudug Election Results, Alleges Vote Manipulation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Towfiiq Party has rejected the results of Galmudug’s first one-person, one-vote local council elections,…
Somalia
Towfiiq Party Rejects Any Changes to Galmudug Election Results
Monday August 3, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) — Towfiiq political party leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan has warned that his party will…
Somalia
Kulmiye Party elects Mohamed Kahin for 2029 presidential election
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s opposition Kulmiye party has chosen Mohamed Kahin Ahmed to carry…
Somalia
US, UK Push for Final Somalia Talks to End Election Deadlock
US, UK prepare final Somalia talks in bid to end election standoff MOGADISHU – Washington and London are preparing a fresh diplomatic…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Hails Election Talks as Türkiye Backs Dialogue Efforts
By Nuri AdenWednesday July 22, 2026 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has voiced confidence that political talks underway in Mogadishu can…
Somalia
Somalia Election Dispute Deepens as Puntland State, Jubaland Exit Mogadishu Talks
Somalia election rift widens as Puntland State and Jubaland quit Mogadishu negotiations MOGADISHU – Somalia’s electoral crisis has intensified after delegations representing…
Somalia
Somalia’s International Partners Weigh Alternatives if Election Talks Fail, Sources Say
Somalia: International partners weigh contingency plans as election talks face uncertainty MOGADISHU – Somalia’s international partners are weighing alternative measures, including convening…
