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Somali Leaders at Odds on Election Schedule

Mohamed Kahiye

   MOGADISHU, SOMALIA - Members of Somalia's opposition groups say they
   will hold a peaceful protest later this week against President Mohamed
   Abdullahi Farmajo's government over delayed elections.

   The coalition of Somalia's opposition presidential candidates announced
   the protest against the leadership of President Mohamed Abdullahi
   Farmajo. The president, who is known by his nickname, Farmajo, has been
   seeking a second four-year term, but parliament has ruled out an
   extension.

   Farmajo's term ended last week without a clear plan on presidential and
   parliamentary elections. His government and state leaders have failed
   to make headway on the issue.

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