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MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has dispelled doubts about his presidential candidacy days after being associated with the move, following his incredible strategy to resolve electoral disputes. Roble, who was first incorporated into government in October 2020, was named as a possible surprise candidate for the election after resolving disputes that nearly plunged the country into possible lawlessness after months of disagreements. Last month, Roble held a nationwide conversation that…

WASHINGTON, United States - The United States has expressed serious concerns about the impending elections in Ethiopia, just weeks after warning key Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders, who are closely linked to the ongoing genocide in the Tigray region. In a statement, the United States said it was gravely concerned about the upcoming election, adding that it had reached out to community leaders and politicians, denouncing the violence that has been on the agenda for the past two months. "The hardening of regional and…

The offices will open this Saturday at 8. 24 million voters are urged to elect the 407 deputies to the National People's Congress, for a five-year term, in early legislative elections. This election, organized after the revision of the constitution, marks a new stage in the roadmap that an Algerian power has set out in search of legitimacy, more than two years after the fall of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. If the former National Assembly was dominated by the FLN and RND parties, its composition could change.…

NISA boss accused of meddling as cracks emerge in Somalia's electoral committees MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's request to hold elections within the next two months in accordance with the pre-election agreement could delay further given the issues surrounding the composition of the electoral committee, which is vital for the overall organization and execution of indirect ballots. . In an…

Somali Prime Minister Roble appoints electoral advisers weeks after deal MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has appointed a seven-member advisory team to review the handling of the upcoming elections, which are expected to take place within the next two months in accordance with an agreement signed a fortnight ago. Somali political leaders have agreed on the basis…

Somaliland's history as minority candidate, former singer's son wins more votes HARGEISA - The recently concluded elections in North Western of Somaliaended on a high note as a minority candidate and the son of a former singer recorded the highest number of votes respectively in the legislative and local elections. North Western of Somaliaheld the first-ever direct elections with at least one…

At least 25 Al-Shabaab militants in Ops Somalia before the election MOGADISHU, Somalia - Operations masterminded by the Somali National Army continue to bear fruit, especially in central Somalia, where al-Shabaab militants have suffered major setbacks in the past two weeks, after many warriors were killed. On Tuesday, SNA forces announced further deaths of 25 al-Shabaab soldiers in the Hiraan…

Jubaland submits the names of election officials when the elections gather in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The reality of holding elections in Somalia continues to gather momentum after some hiccups that were necessary from a dead end that was accused of Villa Somalia but which has since been fixed after the signing of the agreement before the election. Last week, leaders of the federal…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The presidential candidate union has submitted the names of at least 20 individuals accused of being state agents in the election committee, whom they accuse of planning to rig upcoming elections in the Horn of Africa. Somalia's political leaders signed a negotiating pact a week ago and elections are expected to take place within the next sixty days. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble was instructed to ensure that the exercise is free, fair and transparent. But even before the events begin, the…

Somalia: Efforts high before Somaliland's election results HARGEISA, Somalia - Somaliland's main political parties are eagerly awaiting the outcome of Monday's election, which was closely monitored by a host of stakeholders, including observers, mainly from Africa, with few or no government representatives around the world. North Western of SomaliaElection Commissioner Abdirashid Mohamud Ali…