Somalia extends elections deadline, again

The NCC’s virtual meeting chaired by Somalia PM Mohmed Hussein Roble (top) on February 24, 2022. Middle row from left – Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, Ahmed Abdi Qoorqoor of Galmudug and Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe of Jubbaland. Bottom row from left - Ali Hussein Gudlawe of Hirshabelle, Abdiaziz Mohamed Laftagareen of South West and the Mayor of Mogadishu Omar Mohamed Filish. PHOTO | COURTESY | OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER

What you need to know:

  • The decision came out of a virtual crisis meeting on Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble under the National Consultative Council (NCC), which also includes federal state presidents.