Somalia lawmakers cancel term extension as Farmaajo surrenders polls duty

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A poster of Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed are seen in a bonfire during the protest against him in Mogadishu, Somalia, on April 25, 2021.

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What you need to know:

  • Under a set of concessions on Saturday, Farmaajo said Roble will organise the security and conduct of indirect elections, which now depends on further talks with rivals.