The Independent Electoral Commission Accepts the Supreme Court's Decision
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The Independent Electoral Commission, exercising its constitutional powers and adhering to the national electoral law, the law establishing the Commission, and the law on Organizations and Political Parties, procedures, regulations, and legal guidelines stands for the principles of conducting free and fair elections, transparent and with equal participation of citizens.
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The elections held on July 30, 2026, were found to be unconstitutional.
Differing accounts
The court ruled that the elections held on July 30 in Galmudug were not conducted according to the constitution and election law.
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Hiiraanweyn
The National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia accepted the Supreme Court's decision regarding the election in Galmudug.
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The electoral commission's decision is based on the constitutional role of the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court's decision was based on constitutional provisions and election laws.
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The court based its decision on constitutional articles and the election law of Somalia.
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The Independent Electoral Commission accepted the Supreme Court's decision.
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Somali National TV
The Federal Supreme Court of Somalia annulled the results of the elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils of Galmudug.
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The Supreme Court of Somalia annulled the results of the recent elections in Galmudug.
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Somali National TV
The Supreme Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct new elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils of Galmudug.
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The court ordered the National Independent Electoral Commission to conduct new elections in Galmudug.
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Additional details
Hiiraanweyn
The Supreme Court's decision is dated August 24, 2026.
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Hiiraanweyn
The electoral commission will announce the official date for the repeat election in Galmudug.
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Hiiraanweyn
The electoral dispute in Galmudug has entered a sensitive legal and political phase.
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Somali National TV
The Supreme Court ordered current institutions to retain their positions until new institutions are established.
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BBC Somali
The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Baashe Yuusuf Axmed.
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BBC Somali
The political organization Towfiiq submitted the complaint against the election results.
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BBC Somali
Sheekh Maxamad Shaakir Cali Xasan confirmed the submission of the complaint to the BBC.
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BBC Somali
Sheekh Shaakir mentioned that various evidence was submitted to the court.
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Hiiraanweyn
The chairman Baashe Yuusuf announced the court's decision.
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Hiiraanweyn
The court stated that the mistakes made during the elections were irreparable and harmed the integrity of the elections.
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Hiiraanweyn
The National Independent Electoral Commission announced the results of the elections held in Galmudug on August 3.
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Somali National TV
The Commission will determine the date for the repeat elections in Galmud.
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Somali National TV
The Commission is acting within its constitutional powers.
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Somali National TV
The Commission is adhering to the national election law.
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Somali National TV
The Commission emphasizes the principles of conducting free and fair elections.
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Potentially conflicting claims
Somali National TV
The elections held on July 30, 2026, were found to be unconstitutional.
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The court ruled that the elections held on July 30 in Galmudug were not conducted according to the constitution and election law.
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The elections for the Local Council and the House of Representatives in Galmud were held on July 30, 2026.
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2 reports
Most recent report · 26 August 2026 17:51 UTC
Guddiga Doorashooyinka Soomaaliya oo aqbalay go’aanka Maxkamadda Sare ay ka soo saartay doorashadii Galmudug.
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24 August 2026 · 21:00 UTC
Maxay maxkamaddu u cuskatay laalista doorashadii ka dhacday Galmudug.?
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Most recent report · 26 August 2026 13:21 UTC
The Independent Electoral Commission Accepts the Supreme Court's Decision
Khilaafaadka doorashooyinka waxaa lagu xalin doonaa hab sharci ah.
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24 August 2026 · 11:51 UTC
Maxkamadda Sare oo laashay natiijada doorashadii Golaha Wakiillada iyo Goleyaasha Deegaanka Galmudug
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Most recent report · 24 August 2026 17:36 UTC
Yaa maxkamadda geeyay dacwadda ka dhan ah doorashadii ka dhacday Galmudug?
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24 August 2026 11:51 – 26 August 2026 17:51 · UTC
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Guddiga Doorashooyinka Soomaaliya oo aqbalay go’aanka Maxkamadda Sare ay ka soo saartay doorashadii Galmudug.
Arbaco 26 Aug 2026 {HMC} Guddiga Madaxa-bannaan ee Doorashooyinka Qaranka iyo Soohdimaha Soomaaliya ayaa ku dhawaaqay inuu aqbalay go’aanka…
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The Independent Electoral Commission Accepts the Supreme Court's Decision
The Independent Electoral Commission, exercising its constitutional powers and adhering to the national electoral law, the law establishing…
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Maxay maxkamaddu u cuskatay laalista doorashadii ka dhacday Galmudug.?
Isniin 24 Aug 2026 {HMC} Waxay sheegtay maxkamaddu in go’aankeeda ay u cuskatay qodobo dastuuri ah iyo xeerka ama sharciga doorashada ee Soomaaliya…
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Yaa maxkamadda geeyay dacwadda ka dhan ah doorashadii ka dhacday Galmudug?
Waxay maxkamaddu ku dhawaaqday in dib loogu laaban doono doorashada Galmudug, waxaana xukunka ku dhawaaqay gudoomiyaha Maxkamadda Sare, Baashe Yuusuf…
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Maxkamadda Sare oo laashay natiijada doorashadii Golaha Wakiillada iyo Goleyaasha Deegaanka Galmudug
Maxkamadda Sare ee Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa maanta laashay natiijadii doorashadii isku-sidkan ee Golaha Wakiillada iyo Goleyaasha Deegaanka…
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