Tagged: Jubbaland

Mojisola Salaudeen

Jubbaland Re-elects Incumbent

In an election marred by controversy, President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, popularly known as “Madobe,” has re-emerged as the president of Jubbaland. The election took place in the region’s capital, Kismayu, on the 22nd of August. Pre-Election Controversy The composition of the Elders Council, an electoral body instrumental in choosing members of the Jubbaland Parliament, caused […]

Mojisola Salaudeen

Friction Between Somalia and Jubbaland Over Election

The events surrounding the election of new members of the Jubbaland Parliament has caused friction between the Presidents of Jubbaland and Somalia. On the 12th of August, new members of the Jubbaland Parliament were announced and a Speaker was subsequently elected. However, tensions have begun Jubbaland’s President Madobe and Somalia’s President Farmaajo over the composition […]