With the new legislation, the president will be elected by universal suffrage according to the principle “ one person, one vote »from 2026, the year of the next presidential election.
In addition to the introduction of universal suffrage, the reform limits the political landscape to three parties, a measure intended to promote broader national representation and reduce the influence of clan affiliations, reports the Somali press..
However, this reform is not unanimous. The states of Puntland and Jubaland, as well as several former Somali presidents, have expressed their disagreement, pointing to risks of exclusion and implementation problems in a country where stability remains fragile.
Faced with these criticisms, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, elected under the old system in 2022, defended this development as a crucial step towards a more democratic and united Somalia.
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