Northeastern state lawmakers to elect President, Vice President in Las Anod
Somalia’s Northeastern lawmakers head into decisive vote in Las Anod amid allegations of federal interference
LAS ANOD, Somalia — Lawmakers in Somalia’s newly formed Northeastern state are set to choose a president and vice president on Saturday, a pivotal test for a region still finding its feet after a violent, bruising year and a political moment that could ripple far beyond the dusty streets of Las Anod.
The vote, expected to unfold in rounds through the day, features ten contenders — five for president and five for…