Addis Ababa, Dec. 26 -- African union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Friday congratulated the Somali people and government on the historic municipal elections held in the country's capital, Mogadishu.
In a statement, Youssouf praised the calm and orderly conduct of the process, saying that "the holding of these elections constitutes an important initial step in Somalia's ongoing efforts to advance democratic governance across the country."Youssouf underscored that the municipal-level polls contribute to the strengthening of participatory governance and offer valuable experience as Somalia advances its nationally-led political and electoral trajectory.
He encouraged all Somali political stakeholders to continue engaging con...