Hirshabelle and Galmudug: Elections or Appointments by Another Name?
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By Abdiqani Haji Abdi Somalia’s latest experiments with direct elections in Hirshabelle and Galmudug are being presented by the Federal Government as a historic step toward democracy.
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The Justice and Reconciliation Party (JSP) has secured 78 out of 99 seats in the Hirshabelle Parliament.
Attributed to: Guddiga doorashooyinka
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Goobjoog Somali
The Justice and Reconciliation Party (JSP) has secured 78 out of 99 seats in the Hirshabelle Parliament.
Attributed to: Guddiga doorashooyinka
Event date: 2026-10-03
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Goobjoog Somali
The election process in Hirshabelle is facing political disputes, particularly in the Hiiraan region.
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Goobjoog Somali
The federal government insists on transitioning to a one-person, one-vote electoral system.
Attributed to: Dowladda federaalka
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Goobjoog Somali
The election in Hirshabelle is closely linked to the political struggle surrounding the federal elections.
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Wardheer News
The Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) has nominated Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe for another term as President of Hirshabelle.
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The JSP has selected Abdifatah Hassan Afrah as its candidate for deputy president of Hirshabelle.
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Wardheer News
The JSP won 67 of the 89 parliamentary seats in Galmudug, giving it a commanding majority.
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Opposition groups have challenged the legitimacy of the electoral framework established by the Federal Government.
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Most recent report · 4 October 2026 05:18 UTC
Hirshabelle and Galmudug: Elections or Appointments by Another Name?
The Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) has nominated Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe for another term as President of Hirshabelle.
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Most recent report · 3 October 2026 16:47 UTC
JSP Secures 78 Seats in Hirshabelle Parliament
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3 October 2026 16:47 – 4 October 2026 05:18 · UTC
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Hirshabelle and Galmudug: Elections or Appointments by Another Name?
The article discusses the political dynamics surrounding the elections in Hirshabelle and Galmud…
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JSP Secures 78 Seats in Hirshabelle Parliament
Jowhar, October 3, 2026 — The election for the Parliament of the Hirshabelle State has entered a new phase, following reports that the Justice…
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- Goobjoog Somali, Wardheer News
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- Soomaali + English
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