[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia — In a pivotal moment for the Jubaland region of Somalia, the local parliament has elected Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman as its new Speaker, securing 65 votes in a decisive win over his rival Isma’il Keerow, who managed only 7 votes. This election marks a significant chapter in the political landscape of Jubaland, a semi-autonomous state in southern Somalia.
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