lol@NG, classic. You called it four years ago and you made the call earlier today, congrats. Where is Oba? There is still time to endorse Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, its not too late.

Happening Now:- You are welcome Zack. No, there are no official statements from either of them, I guess they will vote secretly.

Happening Now:- Saado did her thing. She did a solo performance. She is wearing a neck brace. What a brave woman.

Happening Now:-Xildhibaanad Saado Ali, singer, celebrity/singer is on the podium.

Happening Now:- Breaking news, this is just in. There is no second round of voting, we are now speeding our way through the third and final round because Abdiweli Gaas, the third largest vote getter with 30 total votes has withdrawn his name. Also, the fourth largest vote getter Abdulqadir Cosoble with 27 total votes withdrew his name.

Happening Now:- Now the final four candidates are making brief remarks before the next round of voting. Cabdiweli Gaas is on the podium.

Happening Now:- Its official, Jawaari(Speaker) said the following: The following candidates are moving on to round 2:- 1)Shariif Sheekh Axmed 64 2)Xasan Sheekh maxamud 60 3)C/weli Maxamed Cali Gaas 30 4)C/qaadir Cosoble 27

Happening Now:- Sharif Sheikh Ahmed = 64 Baadiyow 21 Xaashi 0 Caanjeex 3 Cabdi Gaas= 30 Cosobole cali=27 Didnt catch his name= 24 Amex samatar=8 ismail=2 Sheikh Maxamud= 60 Maslax Momahed Siyad= 0 Farmaajo - 14 Omar=1

Happening Now:- Live feed is back. The Speaker of the house of Parliament is speaking. A total of 271 MPs casted their vote. If you are just joining us. Toos u daawo doorashada/ Watch here = http://www.ustream.tv/channel/presidentialelection Toos u dhageyso doorashada/ Listen here = http://www.bar-kulan.com/

You are welcome Maroodi.

Happening Now:- The live feed will resume shortly......

Happening Now:- 5) C/laahi Axmed Cadoow 24 6) C/raxmaan Baadiyoow 22

Happening Now:- 1)Shariif Sheekh Axmed 64 2)Xasan Sheekh maxamud 60 3)C/weli Maxamed Cali Gaas 30 4)C/qaadir Cosoble 27 The committee is still doing a final tally.....but it might be very close call between #3-#6) only fewer votes divide the men, Gaas, Cosoble, Baadiyow and Cadoow. Stay tuned for all your latest election news and updates...

Happening Now:-Nothing is official until the electoral committee makes the announcement. Stay tuned for all the updates.

Happening Now:- Still waiting for the official tally of the first round. The numbers that are out there are just that, out there.

Happening Now:- Live feed is down but it will resume shortly before the 2nd round of voting takes place.

Happening Now:- For those who cannot watch the elections live, the scene in that election hall is chaotic. people are talking, the media is interviewing candidates and chatters are going on all over the hall. All along, the election committee is busy doing a final tally of Round 1.

There are 3 rounds but sometimes the 3 round is only necessary if there is a tie among the top two vote getters from the second round. The second round is 30mins to an hour away and will take the top 3 or 4 vote getters, among those, the top two, especially in the event that there is a close race, a two-way race, will we move on to a third and final round of voting.

Happening Now:-Also, the final tally is happening now. Announcer is reading the names amid the chaotic scene in that room.

Happening Now:- Fanisha we are hours away from knowing who the winner will be. Maybe another 2 hours or so.

Happening Now:- Photographers are now crowding the area where Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is sitting. Its official, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is the winner of round 1. But the question is will he keep his lead in the next round?

Happening Now:-Final ballot box is now complete.

Happening Now:-Abdiweli Gaas is now a legitimate front runner...

Happening Now:-Maslax Siyad Barre just spotted.(he looks defeated) Wearing a blue shirt.

Happening Now:-Cabdiweli Gaas is catching up.....can we call him the comeback kid?