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Agreement paves way for elections

Agreement paves way for elections

ABDI SHEIKH SOMALIA’S political leaders have reached an agreement that will pave the way for elections, its foreign affairs minister has announced, ending months of deadlock that at times turned violent. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's term expired in February, but wrangling over elections meant a new group of lawmakers was not selected in December to choose a new president. To resolve the deadlock, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble met with the presidents of five regions to address their concerns over the election's conduct. "We have now reached an agreement that will lead Somalia to free and fair elections. Going forward…
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