Federal state bosses set for kingmaker role in Somalia’s presidential election

People protest against Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed

People protest against Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in Mogadishu over delayed elections. PHOTO | FILE


Somalia is putting on a brave face and promising a transparent election, even as the first Senate polls in the three federal states elicit old problems for the country.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Hussein Roble promised what he called a “peaceful and transparent” election, after finally resolving a dispute over who should conduct elections for Somaliland representatives.