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Somalia to hold presidential vote in October

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Political leaders in Somalia agreed to hold presidential elections on October 10th, after months of blockade that turned violent at times, the Prime Minister’s Office stated on Tuesday. 

In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble’s office revealed the calendar for indirect parliamentary and Presidential elections, claiming that stakeholders agreed to a voting map following two days of meetings in Mogadishu Capital.

“I commend the leaders of the council and hope the election is going to be a peaceful and transparent one, supporting the agreed-upon schedule and processes,” the prime minister said.

Data source: Africa news

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