{The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has stated that it was fully prepared to support security efforts as Somalia heads into its major election later this year.}<\/p>\n
AMISOM who are largely fighting against al-Shabab insurgents in the country said a successful election would signal a two way victory. One against the insurgents and also victory for the African Union and the wider international community.<\/p>\n
The mission in a series of tweets tasked citizens home and abroad to play a more crucial role in security initiatives because that was the only way that al-Shabab could be degraded and defeated.<\/p>\n
AMISOM said it will work very closely with the Somali Army, Police & National Intelligence and Security Agency to ensure security for the election. It also stressed its commitment to support the government and Somali national forces in securing the election.<\/p>\n
The head of the electoral body, Omar Mohamed Abdulle, announced that the election of 275-member Lower House will be from September 24 to October 10 while the election of Upper House should be completed by September 25.<\/p>\n
More than 14,000 delegates representing Somalia clans will cast their votes for members of the Lower House, while the regional states will select the members of the Upper House.<\/p>\n
The incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud is among dozens of candidates vying for the post of president, and will be elected by new lawmakers.<\/p>\n
The term of the president expires on September 10, but according to a source, the speaker of parliament has approved a new resolution agreed by the national leaders forum to extend the term for the president until election day in October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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