Somalia election faces security challenge, stiff clan-based politics

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People hold posters of Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed alias Farmaajo during a protest against him in Mogadishu, Somalia, on April 25, 2021. PHOTO | AFP

As Somalia prepares for elections starting later this month, debate has ensued on just how deep the clan will play in determining who takes which seat.

Last week, Prime Minister Hussein Roble announced the final timetable for elections, indicating Senate elections will happen from July 25, followed by that for members of the Lower House.