Somalia Approves Bill to Revert to Direct Voting After Decades of Indirect Elections

Somalia’s cabinet has approved a bill that, if confirmed by parliament, will see the country return to a one-person, one-vote system for the first time in decades. This marks a shift away from the indirect voting process that has been in place for years, and could empower citizens to directly elect their leaders. However, the transition faces significant logistical and security challenges due to the country’s weak infrastructure and ongoing insurgency.

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