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Vol 64 No 13

Published 22nd June 2023


Somalia

Hassan Sheikh promises direct elections

Hassan Sheikh has pledged one-person one-vote elections despite insufficient infrastructure and security, and he is placing great store on joining the EAC

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced several bold political changes and promised to succeed in his bid to join the East African Community. He has promised one-person, one-vote elections in a year, despite the lack of preparations and a democratic forum, and no guarantee the security situation will be favourable.

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