Somalia’s Southwest State holds direct elections as opposition boycotts vote

Baidoa (HOL) — Voters in Somalia’s Southwest State began casting ballots Sunday in direct elections for the regional House of Representatives and district councils, marking a major step away from the country’s long-running indirect electoral model.

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May 10, 2026 - 16:20
Somalia’s Southwest State holds direct elections as opposition boycotts vote
Baidoa (HOL) — Voters in Somalia’s Southwest State began casting ballots Sunday in direct elections for the regional House of Representatives and district councils, marking a major step away from the country’s long-running indirect electoral model.
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