Mogadishu, (SONNA) – Voter registration continued this morning in three additional districts of Somalia’s Banadir region, as residents prepare to participate in the country’s upcoming elections.
Residents of Xamarweyne, Shibis, and Boondheere turned out early to register at designated centers, marking another step forward in the historic electoral process. The registration process had earlier begun in Shangaani district, the first in Banadir to launch the exercise.
Crowds of enthusiastic citizens gathered at registration centers, many expressing joy at the opportunity to vote—for the first time in over 50 years.
The expansion of voter registration is viewed as a significant milestone in Somalia’s path toward democratic governance, reflecting increased political participation across the capital.