Somalia Extends Voter Registration in Banadir for 2026 Elections
Mogadishu (AX) — In an exciting development for Somalia's democratic landscape, the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) has announced an extension of voter registration in the Banadir region by one month. This decision comes as public interest and participation reach unprecedented levels ahead of Mogadishu's first direct elections in over fifty years.
The newly established deadline of August 15, 2025, is a response to the remarkable turnout witnessed across various districts in the capital. Abdikarim Ahmed…