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Galmudug Parliament Picks Speaker Amid Questions Over Contested Electoral Process

18 October 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 19

The Galmudug Parliament has elected its new speaker, a development that comes amidst ongoing questions and controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the electoral process. Critics have raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the parliamentary elections that preceded the speaker's vote.

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