Villa Somalia Gains Upper Hand in Beledweyne, But Hirshabelle Election Still in Doubt
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Federal Government Moves to Secure September 30 Vote as Hiiraan Elders Resist Election Without Political Agreement Beledweyne (WDN) — Villa Somalia appears to have gained the upper hand in the political and security confrontation over Beledweyne, clearing the way for the Federal Government to push ahead with its planned Hirshabelle elections.
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Caasimada Online
Villa Somalia has reportedly succeeded in the political contest in Beledweyne, Hiiraan region.
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Caasimada Online
A delegation led by the Villa Somalia candidate for the Deputy President of HirShabelle is heading to Beledweyne.
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Caasimada Online
Djiboutian and Ethiopian forces are reportedly aligned with Villa Somalia following orders from their leaders.
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Caasimada Online
The elections for HirShabelle are expected to take place in Beledweyne and other districts.
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Wardheer News
Villa Somalia appears to have gained the upper hand in the political and security confrontation over Beledweyne.
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Wardheer News
The electoral commission has set September 30 as the polling date for the Hirshabelle elections.
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Event date: 2026-09-30
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Wardheer News
Hawadle politicians and elders have rejected an election conducted without prior agreement on political representation and power-sharing.
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Wardheer News
Traditional elders and prominent Hawadle figures announced that Hirshabelle officials would be prevented from landing at airports in Hiiraan until a political agreement is reached.
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Most recent report · 30 September 2026 05:36 UTC
Villa Somalia Gains Upper Hand in Beledweyne, But Hirshabelle Election Still in Doubt
Villa Somalia appears to have gained the upper hand in the political and security confrontation over Beledweyne.
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Most recent report · 29 September 2026 13:29 UTC
News: Villa Somalia has succeeded in the Beledweyne contest and the JSP candidate.
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29 September 2026 13:29 – 30 September 2026 05:36 · UTC
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Villa Somalia Gains Upper Hand in Beledweyne, But Hirshabelle Election Still in Doubt
Villa Somalia appears to have gained the upper hand in the political and security confrontation…
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News: Villa Somalia has succeeded in the Beledweyne contest and the JSP candidate.
Villa Somalia has succeeded in the Beledweyne contest and the JSP candidate.
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