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Southwest parliament elects a speaker and his deputies in Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the formation of the new parliamentary leadership.
Southwest State sets June 10 presidential election date
Baidoa (HOL) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the timetable for electing the speaker, deputy speakers and president of Southwest State, setting the regional presidential vote for June 10.
Southwest State imposes Baidoa curfew after clashes near city
Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State authorities imposed a nighttime curfew in Baidoa on Monday and ordered new weapons registration measures after recent fighting between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
The Political Reckoning Facing Southwest State, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug
Mogadishu (WDN) – The political crises currently engulfing Southwest State, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug did not emerge overnight. The roots of today’s instability can be traced back to a series of decisions made by the leaders of these federal member states during the past four years. The presidents of the three administrations were among the strongest... The post The Political Reckoning Facin
Southwest lawmakers sworn in as fighting erupts in Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Newly elected members of Southwest State’s House of Representatives were sworn in Saturday in Baidoa, even as heavy fighting broke out in the city between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
Southwest forces clash with Laftagareen loyalists outside Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out Thursday night on the outskirts of Baidoa between Southwest State security forces and militias loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, officials said.