Tag: one person one vote elections

Somali women call for urgent national dialogue to resolve political and security crisis

Somali women call for urgent national dialogue to resolve political and security crisis

JUN 08, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — A women-led national peace conference called Sunday on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to urgently launch an inclusive national di...

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Former President rejects government limits on Mogadishu protest sites

Former President rejects government limits on Mogadishu protest sites

JUN 03, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed announced on Tuesday that opposition groups will not accept government efforts to conf...

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Djibouti opposition figure accuses President Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s federal system

Djibouti opposition figure accuses President Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s federal system

JUN 02, 2026

Djibouti (HOL) — Djiboutian opposition politician Alexis Mohamed Gueldon has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s...

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International partners urge Somali leaders to resume election talks

International partners urge Somali leaders to resume election talks

JUN 01, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — International partners expressed concern Monday over Somalia’s deepening political tensions and urged federal government and opp...

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Mogadishu mayor accuses Puntland leader of inciting unrest in capital

Mogadishu mayor accuses Puntland leader of inciting unrest in capital

MAY 26, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab on Monday accused Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni of inciting unrest and po...

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Somalia to launch Banadir district commissioner elections after Eid al-Adha holiday

Somalia to launch Banadir district commissioner elections after Eid al-Adha holiday

MAY 24, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that elections for district commissioners in the Banadir region will begin after...

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Somali opposition announces weekly protests over election dispute

Somali opposition announces weekly protests over election dispute

MAY 20, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s main opposition bloc said Tuesday it will hold weekly protests in Mogadishu starting June 4 to pressure the federal go...

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Somali cabinet sets priorities for new constitution implementation, election reform

Somali cabinet sets priorities for new constitution implementation, election reform

MAY 18, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Sunday reviewed a plan to implement the country’s new federal constitution between 2026 and ...

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Somali president defends direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence

Somali president defends direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence

MAY 17, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud defended his government’s push for one-person, one-vote elections Saturday, saying the co...

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AU urges Somali leaders to resume talks after negotiations collapse

AU urges Somali leaders to resume talks after negotiations collapse

MAY 17, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union Commission has urged Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders to return to dialogue after three day...

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