Somali youth urged to take part in electoral process‏

The Somali Federal Minister of Youth and Sports has encouraged the youth to play a role in the country’s decision making processes by participating in preparations for the upcoming elections. Somalia is preparing for a “one person, one vote” election in 2020/2021.

Minister Khadija Mohamed Diriye said this during an event in Mogadishu, organised by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to mark Africa Peace Day on Thursday.

She told the youth participants that her ministry was engaged in the ongoing pre-election processes to review the federal constitution and electoral law ahead of the 2020/2021 elections, and asked them to contribute to the processes through the ministry.

“We have put efforts in reviewing our country’s constitution and the electoral law. There is a committee to ensure youth participation in the ongoing consultative process,” Minister Khadija said.