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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer:…
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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week
The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer: By augmenting efforts in Gedo region, where there is a weaker concentration of Madobe's troops and long-running angst against the regional leader. The FGS is flying more troops in to Baardheere as part of plans to increase its force projection in the area, …
http://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/20/around-the-horn-somalia-keeps-pressure-on-jubaland-and-articles-of-the-week/
about 1 year ago
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PassBlue
about 1 year ago
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@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social
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Somalia Newsroom
Matt Bryden
about 1 year ago
Another indication of growing US interest in Somaliland, as the Chair of the House Select Committee on the CCP calls for a 'representative office' to be established in Hargeysa.
#Somaliland
#Somalia
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#Somalia
has forced out the pro-Madobe administration in Bardheere. Ethiopians reportedly reached a deal with the government to remain in the town.
#Jubaland
president is left with Doolow (also supported by Ethiopian troops) as his last major stronghold in Gedo region. What a dynamic.
about 1 year ago
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12 Days after signing the Ankara Agreement,
#Somalia
accuses
#Ethiopia
of violating the accord amid fighting in
#Doolow
#Gedo
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about 1 year ago
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There was fighting in
#Doolow
today after
#Somalia
government troops tried to interfere with the arrival of the new Gedo Governor appointed by
#Jubaland
president Ahmed Madobe. The pro-FGS ex-Governor of Gedo is rallying with the government in Garbahaarey.
about 1 year ago
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#Somalia
is already socializing direct elections with elders in
#Gedo
, despite Jubaland president's disagreement with the process. FGS wants to show Madobe does not even have enough control of
#Jubaland
to stand as a legitimate leader, particularly as he was indirectly elected.
about 1 year ago
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Tabea Scharrer
about 1 year ago
For my new followers, I am reposting some recent publications: Nr. 1 - this article on ransom smuggling in Northern Africa in which I argue that young Somali migrants used this dangerous form of smuggling because it was cheaper and easier to organize than other options 1/3
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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer:…
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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week
The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer: By augmenting efforts in Gedo region, where there is a weaker concentration of Madobe's troops and long-running angst against the regional leader. The FGS is flying more troops in to Baardheere as part of plans to increase its force projection in the area, …
http://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/20/around-the-horn-somalia-keeps-pressure-on-jubaland-and-articles-of-the-week/
about 1 year ago
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Somali aviation authorities reportedly foiled an attempt by
#Ethiopia
to send a plane full of weapons to Madobe's forces in Kismayo. This is AFTER the Ankara Agreement. Return to business as usual!
#Somalia
(via Kulmiye News Network)
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
Al
#Shabaab
Militants Conduct Simultaneous Attacks Against Ugandan & Ethiopian Forces Military Bases, in Buulo Mareer, Berdaale & 60 Kms, Lower Shabelle,
#Bay
State,
#Somalia
Read more:
trackingterrorism.org/chatter/al-s...
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(Claim) Al-Shabaab Militants Conduct Simultaneous Attacks Against Ugandan & Ethiopian Forces Military Bases, in Buulo Mareer, Berdaale & 60 Kms, Lower Shabelle, Bay State, Somalia - 14 December 2024
On 14 December 2024, Al-Shabaab militants conduct simultaneous attacks targeting Ugandan and Ethiopian forces military bases.
https://trackingterrorism.org/chatter/al-shabaab-targets-ugandan-ethiopian-forces-military-bases/
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Somalia Newsroom
Matt Bryden
about 1 year ago
Al-Shabaab claims to have overrun a Somali National Army base at Xawaadley, 62km north of the capital, Mogadishu.
#Somalia
#AlShabaab
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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer:…
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Around the Horn: Somalia Keeps Pressure on Jubaland and Articles of the Week
The question of the week: how would the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) respond to its embarassing defeat to Jubaland forces in Lower Jubba and continue efforts to isolate regional president Ahmed Madobe? The answer: By augmenting efforts in Gedo region, where there is a weaker concentration of Madobe's troops and long-running angst against the regional leader. The FGS is flying more troops in to Baardheere as part of plans to increase its force projection in the area, …
http://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/20/around-the-horn-somalia-keeps-pressure-on-jubaland-and-articles-of-the-week/
about 1 year ago
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What is the Future of American Counterterrorism Strikes in Somalia under Trump?
www.justsecurity.org/105563/ameri...
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What is the Future of American Counterterrorism Strikes in Somalia?
The uncertain future of American airstrikes and military operations in Somalia as Donald Trump returns to the presidency.
https://www.justsecurity.org/105563/american-counterterrorism-strikes-somalia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-counterterrorism-strikes-somalia
about 1 year ago
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration
On the same day that Jubaland regional forces summarily defeated forces from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) near Raas Kambooni, Turkey announced that Ethiopia and the FGS signed the Ankara…
https://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/16/key-takeaways-from-the-clashes-in-jubaland-and-the-ankara-declaration/
about 1 year ago
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Yonas Nigussie
about 1 year ago
Why Is
#Ethiopia
Deporting Hundreds of Eritreans?
#Eritrean
residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled forced military conscription and government oppression.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Focus on Africa - Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans? - BBC Sounds
Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kbvjyv
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration
somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/16/k...
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration
On the same day that Jubaland regional forces summarily defeated forces from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) near Raas Kambooni, Turkey announced that Ethiopia and the FGS signed the Ankara…
https://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/16/key-takeaways-from-the-clashes-in-jubaland-and-the-ankara-declaration/
about 1 year ago
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration On the same day that Jubaland regional forces summarily defeated forces from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) near Raas Kambooni, Turkey announced that Ethiopia and the FGS signed the Ankara Declaration to ease tensions…
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Key Takeaways from the Clashes in Jubaland and the Ankara Declaration
On the same day that Jubaland regional forces summarily defeated forces from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) near Raas Kambooni, Turkey announced that Ethiopia and the FGS signed the Ankara Declaration to ease tensions between the two nations stemming from Addis Ababa's controversial MOU with Somaliland where it would lease port access in exchange for recognition as an independent country.
http://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/16/key-takeaways-from-the-clashes-in-jubaland-and-the-ankara-declaration/
about 1 year ago
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Charles Onyango-Obbo
about 1 year ago
Sudan the ‘BIGGEST HUMANITARIAN CRISIS EVER RECORDED‘: •Accounts 10% of global humanitarian needs despite having less than 1% of the world’s population. •Tens of thousands (62,0000) of people killed. •12 million displaced – 9 million of them internally •There’s no end in sight for the war
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Sudan 'biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded', International Rescue Committee says
Sudan topped the ICR's watchlist of global humanitarian crises for the second year in a row in a report released Wednesday. The organisation said a total of 30.4 million people were in humanitarian ne...
https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20241211-sudan-biggest-humanitarian-crisis-ever-recorded-international-rescue-committee
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The bottom right picture is Turkish-trained Gorgor commander LTC Hassan Iraqi from the SNA
#Somalia
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about 1 year ago
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Hasret Kargın
about 1 year ago
It is claimed that the
#Jubaland
State forces have captured many soldiers and operation commanders of the
#Somali
Federal Government, while some soldiers have taken refuge in
#Kenya
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Ryan Musser
about 1 year ago
DW documentary explores the outsourcing industry in Kenya where tech companies hire Kenyans as data workers to train AI systems. These jobs provide economic opportunities but the data workers feel exploited and are calling for greater working conditions
youtu.be/ehkECk2KJjY?...
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How big AI companies exploit data workers in Kenya | DW Documentary
YouTube video by DW Documentary
https://youtu.be/ehkECk2KJjY?si=CKmuv6MRFmEmugY8
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Somalia Newsroom
Matt Bryden
about 1 year ago
Somali National Army troops were deployed to Raas Kaambooni to oust
#Jubaland
leader Ahmed Madoobe. Yesterday they were routed, with many surrendering to Jubaland forces or fleeing across the border to
#Kenya
. Who won? Al-Shabaab.
#Somalia
www.hiiraan.com/news/2024/De...
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Ciidamo dowladda Soomaaliya katirsan oo ku jabay dagaalkii Raaskambooni oo isku dhiibay Kenya
Arbaco, December, 11, 2024 (HOL) - Dowladda Kenya ayaa sheegtay inay iskusoo dhiibeen ciidamo katirsan kuwa xoogga Dalka Soomaaliya, kuwaas oo maanta dagaal kula galay deegaanka Raaskambooni Ciidamada...
https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2024/Dec/wararka_maanta11-188664.htm?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=WararkaMaantaFront
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Jubaland Forces Defeat SNA Troops, Hundreds Surrender at Kenyan Border
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Jubaland Forces Defeat SNA Troops, Hundreds Surrender at Kenyan Border - Horseed Media
Jubaland forces have emerged victorious in a series of battles around Raskambooni, forcing hundreds of Somalia National Army (SNA) soldiers to surrender and flee across the Kenyan border.
https://horseedmedia.net/jubaland-forces-defeat-sna-troops-hundreds-surrender-at-kenyan-border-396897
about 1 year ago
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Via Abdalle Ahmed Mumin (Somali Journalists Syndicate): Before dawn,
#Jubbaland
, led by Intel Commander Bassaam, launched surprise attack on
#Oodow
area on federal forces from Mogadishu. Forces approached from
#Manarani
island, near the Kenyan border, catching the federal forces off-guard.
about 1 year ago
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Great reporting here: The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War in
#Sudan
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
#Darfur
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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/africa/sudan-gold-rush-heart-civil-war.html
about 1 year ago
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Somalia Newsroom
Abdi Latif Dahir
about 1 year ago
Kenyan police tear-gassed and detained protesters who took to the streets to protest the killing of women and girls. 97 cases of femicide were recorded in Kenya from August to October this year, a staggering statistic that has shocked the nation.
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Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women
Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/africa/kenya-femicide-protests.html
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Charles Onyango-Obbo
about 1 year ago
Sony Music has pulled its catalog from Boomplay, the Chinese music streaming service that focuses on African users, over late royalty payments. Songs by Nigerian stars Wizkid and Davido are said to be among those pulled
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Sony Music Removes Catalog From Boomplay
Sony Music has removed its catalog from Boomplay due to late royalty payments from the streaming service, which has a sizable user base in Africa.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/sony-music-removes-catalog-boomplay/?utm_source=semafor
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There are serious issues with the Kenyan deployment / MSSM (resources, willingness, intel, etc) if this cannot be prevented -> Massacre in Haiti’s Capital Leaves Nearly 200 Dead
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/w...
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Massacre in Haiti Ordered by Gang Leader Leaves Over 100 Dead, Rights Group Says
The killings in a Port-au-Prince slum, which appeared to target practitioners of Voodoo, were ordered by a gang leader, a Haitian human rights organization said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/americas/haiti-gang-massacre.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
about 1 year ago
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US-trained
#Danab
commander complains the Somali government gave military promotions to defecting
#Jubaland
forces before his unit
www.hiiraan.com/news4/2024/D...
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A Danab Commander in Jubbaland calls for focus on al-Shabab fight amid political tensions
Mogadishu (HOL) — Commander of the 5th Battalion, 16th Division of the Danab Commando Unit operating in Jubbaland, Aarab Dheeg Ahmed, has called on the Somali military to avoid involvement in the ongo...
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2024/Dec/199280/a_danab_commander_in_jubbaland_calls_for_focus_on_al_shabab_fight_amid_political_tensions.aspx
about 1 year ago
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Updated information on piracy cases off the coast of Somalia via @safety4sea
safety4sea.com/updated-info...
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Updated information on piracy cases off the coast of Somalia
EU Naval Force ATALANTA has issued an update on the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia, following an increased number of reported incidents.
https://safety4sea.com/updated-information-on-piracy-cases-off-the-coast-of-somalia/
about 1 year ago
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What sorts of reforms under Trump could reshape Africa-U.S. relations for the better?
www.africanistperspective.com/p/what-sorts...
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What sorts of reforms under Trump could reshape Africa-U.S. relations for the better?
Most reasonable people agree that Africa-US relations need a proper reboot. The coming opening for reforms under Trump presents some interesting opportunities (and dangers).
https://www.africanistperspective.com/p/what-sorts-of-reforms-under-trump?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 1 year ago
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Zecharias Zelalem
about 1 year ago
Last Thursday's strike is eerily similar to a February drone massacre of 30+ people. I produced this visual investigation of it. Since the likes of Turkey, UAE, Iran and China began arming Ethiopia with drones in 2020, thousands of civilians have been killed in strikes.
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#Somalia's
government reportedly has persuaded airlines to take part in its pressure campaign against
#Jubaland
after a brief suspension of domestic flights on Friday
somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/a...
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Analysis: Somali Government Executes Pressure Campaign against Jubaland
Amid an ongoing dispute over the format of local and national elections, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is executing a high pressure campaign against Jubaland region through lawfare, terri…
https://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/analysis-somali-government-executes-pressure-campaign-against-jubaland/
about 1 year ago
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Analysis:
#Somalia
Government Executes Pressure Campaign against
#Jubaland
with Lawfare, Warfare, and Political Pressure
somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/a...
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Analysis: Somali Government Executes Pressure Campaign against Jubaland
Amid an ongoing dispute over the format of local and national elections, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is executing a high pressure campaign against Jubaland region through lawfare, terri…
https://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/analysis-somali-government-executes-pressure-campaign-against-jubaland/
about 1 year ago
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Nearly 20 Kenyan police in Haiti submit resignations over pay delays, low morale, and inadequate mission resources
www.reuters.com/world/kenyan...
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Kenyan police in Haiti submit resignations over pay delays
Nearly 20 of the roughly 400 Kenyan police officers serving in Haiti on a U.N.-backed anti-gang force have submitted letters of resignation from the mission over the past two months because of pay delays and poor conditions, three officers told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/kenyan-police-haiti-tender-resignations-over-pay-delays-2024-12-06/
about 1 year ago
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A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, local officials say
thehill.com/homenews/ap/...
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A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Somalia, local authorities said Friday. An official in Xaaf…
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-a-chinese-vessel-has-been-hijacked-off-the-somali-coast-officials-say/
about 1 year ago
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Analysis:
#Somalia
Government Executes Pressure Campaign against
#Jubaland
with Lawfare, Warfare, and Political Pressure
somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/a...
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Analysis: Somali Government Executes Pressure Campaign against Jubaland
Amid an ongoing dispute over the format of local and national elections, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is executing a high pressure campaign against Jubaland region through lawfare, terri…
https://somalianewsroom.com/2024/12/06/analysis-somali-government-executes-pressure-campaign-against-jubaland/
about 1 year ago
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Jubaland Electoral Commission recently announced a schedule for elections: November 18–19: Announcement of new MPs November 20: Opening of applications for Speaker candidates. November 21: Election of the Speakers. November 25: Jubaland Presidential election.
#Somalia
www.hiiraan.com/news4/2024/N...
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Jubbaland announces Parliamentary and Presidential Election schedule timetable
Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the schedule for the region's parliamentary and presidential elections, intensifying tensions between Jubbaland and federal ...
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2024/Nov/198956/jubbaland_announces_parliamentary_and_presidential_election_schedule_timetable.aspx
about 1 year ago
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