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Originally published by Citizen DigitalDecember 25, 2025
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Mogadishu heads to first local elections in decades under tight security
Mogadishu heads to first local elections in decades under tight security..
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Mogadishu is holding its first direct local elections in nearly 60 years on Thursday, under a citywide lockdown due to severe security concerns. This election serves as a pilot for direct voting championed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud amidst opposition and a challenging security environment.
- More than 1,600 candidates will contest 390 local council seats in the Banadir region.
- Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail announced the deployment of over 10,000 security personnel across the capital.
- The civil aviation authority confirmed the closure of the country's main airport on election day, and Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan, electoral body boss, stated that all movement would be restricted.
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