MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – International partners have commended Somalia’s election process, encouraging the Somali leaders to maintain this positive drive so that elections can take place as agreed.
The partners including the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations among other Western countries on Monday held talks with Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble in Somali capital, Mogadishu.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the partner called on all stakeholders, including the election management bodies to proceed diligently to deliver on their responsibilities and commitments without delay.
“We are convinced that a swift, peaceful, and credible electoral process will help return Somalia to the path of stability and prosperity,” the statement reads in part.
They lauded the important decisions on the election timetable and the role of the Technical Election Support Team and its expansion to include Federal Member State representatives.
The partners also welcomed the decision to halve registration fees for women candidates and looked forward to further steps to secure the agreed 30 percent quota for women’s representation
The country’s election of the Upper House (Senate) and Lower House will be held on July 25 and between Aug. 10 and Sept. 25, respectively.
The presidential elections will take place on Oct. 10 this year.
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