The National Consultative Council Meeting concluded under the chairmanship of H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The key outcomes of the joint Communique include, among others:
1. The Council reaffirmed the fulfillment of prior agreements concerning the electoral process is essential for enabling the Somali people to participate in fair and transparent elections.
2. The Council emphasized the importance of finalizing the establishment of the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commissions and submitting necessary legislative proposals to the Federal Parliament.
3. The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commissions are tasked with preparing a comprehensive and transparent electoral timeline to govern the upcoming election processes.
4. Timelines for direct elections are set as follows:
– Local Council elections will be held on June 2025
– Parliament Representatives and Federal Member States Presidential Elections: September 2025
Read the full Communiqué below:
