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Somalia's Puntland gets new president

The newly elected president of Somalia's semi-autonomous region Puntland, Mr Said Abdullahi Deni, addressing parliament in Garowe on January 7, 2019. PHOTO | COURTESY | SHABELLE MEDIA

By  Abdulkadir Khalif

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Nation Media Group

Puntland, Somalia's northern semi-autonomous region, has elected a new president Tuesday.

Mr Said Abdullahi Deni emerged winner in the third round of voting in the region's parliament beating 20 other candidates.

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