PM David Cameroon hails Somalia elections...

[General Duke]

London - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday hailed as a "significant moment" Somalia's election of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president but warned the country faced a long road to democracy.

 

"This is a significant moment for Somalia, and an important step towards a renewed political process," Cameron said in a statement.

 

The British prime minister praised the role played by outgoing president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in stabilising Somalia and urged the new incumbent to build on his work.

 

"The coming months and years are critical for Somalia's transition to democracy," he stressed.

 

"Somalia's leaders must now work together to build a more representative and transparent system, tackle corruption and strengthen security and stability."

 

Lawmakers chose Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president after the 56-year-old lecturer defeated incumbent Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in a run-off.

 

Many sceptical observers had voiced fears that the vote would simply return the same corruption-tainted leadership but dark horse Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, an academic and activist, won 190 votes against 79 for the outgoing president, who had been seen as the likely winner until late in the day.

 

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud came second out of 25 candidates in the first round, clocking up 60 votes, against 64 for Sharif. His victory in the run-off was greeted with celebratory shooting in the streets of Mogadishu.

[General Duke]

David Cameron Oo U Hanbalyeeyey Madaxweynaha Cusub Ee Somalia

 

September 11, 2012 12:13 1 Comments

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Raysalwasaaraha Britian David Cameron ayaa warsaxaafadeed uu soo saarey hanbalyo ugu direy Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya ee maalintii shalay la doortey Xassan Shiikh Maxamuud, waxaana uu warsaxaafadeedka ku yiri.

 

“…Waa Waqti iyo marxalad aad muhim ugu ah Soomaaliya, waana talaabo muhim ah oo horey loogu qaadey geedi socodka siyaasadda Soomaaliya. Waxaan hanbalyo u dirayaa Xassan Shiikh Maxamuud guusha uu ka gaarey tartankii Madaxzweynaha, sidoo kale waxaan soo dhaweynaynaa qaybta uu ka qaatey Madaxweynaha xilka ka degaya Shariif Shiikh Axmed in uu maanta keeno heerkan Soomaaliya…” ayuu yiri Mr.Cameron

 

“Bilaha soo socda iyo sanadaha soo socda ayaa ah mid goyneysa isbedelka Dimoqraadiyadda Soomaaliya. Hoggaamiyaasha Soomaalidu hadda waa in ay wada shaqeeyaan, si ay u dhisaan nidaam dadka oo dhan metalaya isla markaana ah mid shafaafi ah..”

 

“Shirkii ka dhacay magaalada London bishii Febaraayo 2012 waxa uu u keeney in beesha caalamku u midowdo sidii loo taageeri lahaa geedi socodkan iyo shaqada la qabtey. Britian waxa ay sii wadaysaa taageerada ay siiso Umadda Soomaaliyeed” ayuu yiri David Cameron

 

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[General Duke]

^^^There needs to be a credible challenger. Ed Miliband looks unelectable...

[General Duke]

^^^We shall see. Though since I left the UK I have not been following the political news, and I am feeling out of touch..