Voters register in Somalia for upcoming elections in step towards democracy

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Voters register in Somalia for upcoming elections in step towards democracy

Somalia has taken a major step towards democratic governance. On Tuesday, hundreds of voters registered for upcoming local council elections in June. They'll mark the first time in decades that citizens in the capital directly elect their local leaders. But not everyone supports the move, as Mohamed Kahiye reports from Mogadishu.

April 15, 2025