Now that Somalia is about to join EAC, here are some of the key benefits
๐Free movement of people, No VISA required to travel to member countries.
๐Free Market of goods and Labour.
๐Economic export agreements to EU and US given to EAC block
Congratulations to Somalia people.
@BFirstParty Go back to the history books. #SOMALILANDERS fought for the peace & prosperity you're enjoying now. Both in WW1 & WW2 our fathers & grandparents foght alongside British soldiers in Burma, East Africa & western front in the European theater.
BREAKING: Historic political agreement officially confirmed:
There will be one person, one vote election from next year. Elections take place once every five years.
In this new agreement, there will be single constituency, proportional representation closed list electoral system.
Somali leaders have agreed to abolish the Premier post. There will be a Presidential system. President and Vice President will be elected directly by the people on a single ticket. (Current Presidentโs term ends May 2026).
The country will only have two political parties which will compete democratically for the peopleโs vote.
Unified election schedule for regional elections. First popular local council elections nationwide including Banadir (Mogadishu) take place June 30, 2024.
Regional parliaments and regional leadership elections take place in Nov 30, 2024.
@Hamood24__ yep it makes sense logistically too. they can easily source from local suppliers in kenya and ethiopia, 2 of the top coffee producing countries itw
Too many somali mums have health issues subhanallah. Many ladies can not stand up and pray. It's time we educate our people in how they can prevent this & stay healthy for lifetime. I was in shock this Ramadan.. half of the mums were sitting this is scary and absolutely not good!