The Electoral Commission Provides Details on the Elections in Galmudug and Hirshabeelle
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The Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, stated that the elections have smoothly commenced in 10 districts of Hirshabeelle and 11 districts of Galmudug.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali ↗Elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils have begun in HirShabelle and Galmudug.
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Caasimada Online
Elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils have begun in HirShabelle and Galmudug.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Elections for local councils and representatives are taking place in the Hirshabelle region.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Additional details
Goobjoog Somali
The National Independent Electoral Commission reported that elections have commenced smoothly in 10 districts of Hirshabelle and 11 districts of Galmudug.
Attributed to: Cabdikariin Axmed Xasan
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Goobjoog Somali
Voters in the 11 districts of Galmudug have begun casting their votes for representatives.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Goobjoog Somali
The elections are significant for the democratic process in Somalia, allowing citizens to participate directly in selecting their representatives.
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Goobjoog Somali
The National Electoral Commission has called for peaceful participation in the electoral process.
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Caasimada Online
The Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, Cabdikariin Axmed Xasan, officially opened the elections.
Attributed to: Cabdikariin Axmed Xasan
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Caasimada Online
HirShabelle is holding its first direct elections, while Galmudug is repeating previous elections.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Caasimada Online
Security has been tightened in the cities of Galmudug and HirShabelle, with restrictions on vehicle movement.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Goobjoog Somali
Hundreds of citizens have gathered at polling stations to participate in the elections.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Goobjoog Somali
The elections are considered an important opportunity for citizens to select their representatives.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Goobjoog Somali
The elections are significant for the governance process in Hirshabelle after a long period without direct participation.
Event date: 2026-09-30
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Caasimada Online and Goobjoog Somali report the same central claim — Elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils have begun in HirShabelle and Galmudug. — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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Most recent report · 30 September 2026 07:32 UTC
The Electoral Commission Provides Details on the Elections in Galmudug and Hirshabeelle
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30 September 2026 · 07:25 UTC
The election of local councils and representatives is underway in the regions of Hirshabelle
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Most recent report · 30 September 2026 06:25 UTC
Latest news on the elections starting in HirShabelle and Galmudug
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30 September 2026 · 06:25–07:32 UTC
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The Electoral Commission Provides Details on the Elections in Galmudug and Hirshabeelle
The Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, stated that the elections have smoothly commenced in 10…
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The election of local councils and representatives is underway in the regions of Hirshabelle
The election of Local Councils and the House of Representatives in Hirshabelle is taking place in areas under the Hirshabelle administration…
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Latest news on the elections starting in HirShabelle and Galmudug
Today, elections for the House of Representatives and Local Councils have started in the regions of HirShabelle and Galmudug, with citizens heading…
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