Factbox-Old faces compete for presidency of turbulent Somalia


  • World
  • Sunday, 15 May 2022

FILE PHOTO: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attends an Extraordinary Summit of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State during the African Union summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 31, 2014. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Thirty-six aspirants are competing in Somalia's long-delayed presidential election on Sunday, to be decided by parliament in a heavily-guarded airport hangar given the impossibility of a popular vote in the dysfunctional and violent nation.

Two former presidents and a regional leader are strong contenders. There is only one female candidate.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

US and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia after disastrous White House talks
Ukraine launches major drone attack targeting Moscow, Russia says
Arrest warrant served for Philippines ex-President Duterte, government says
Cuba concludes release of 553 prisoners following Vatican-brokered deal
Trump's 'America First' policies targeting South Korea, says acting president
X platform faces massive cyberattack: Musk
Trump envoy Witkoff plans Moscow visit to meet Putin
Roundup: U.S. stocks slump as recession risks weigh on investors
Russia launches air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
Eleven people die in southern Mexico after bus flips over

Others Also Read