Somali Speaker wins Southwest State Presidency election after rival withdraws

Baidoa (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe was elected president of Southwest State on Wednesday after a vote in Baidoa marked by the withdrawal of a leading rival candidate over alleged irregularities.

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Jun 10, 2026 - 17:13
Somali Speaker wins Southwest State Presidency election after rival withdraws
Baidoa (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe was elected president of Southwest State on Wednesday after a vote in Baidoa marked by the withdrawal of a leading rival candidate over alleged irregularities.
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