Somali Civil Society Leader Joins IGAD, AU Missions for Uganda Elections Monitoring. Kampala, Uganda — 2026-01-12 Lead Paragraph: The Head of Somali Civil Society Organizations, Osman Moallim Shatah, has joined the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) election observation mission in Uganda. Shatah’s participation in the two-day conference in Kampala is part of regional efforts to ensure transparency and credibility in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026.
Shatah, as a member of the IGAD mission, is tasked with monitoring the electoral process and contributing to the verification of election results. This collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) aims to ensure that electoral procedures meet internationally recognized standards.
The involvement of civil society organizations in such missions underscores their growing role in promoting political stability and democratic practices in the region.
The conference in Kampala is a significant gathering of regional stakeholders focusing on the electoral preparations. It is a testament to the commitment of the East African and Horn of African countries to democratic governance and regional cooperation.
The upcoming elections in Uganda are closely watched both domestically and internationally.
The presence of regional observers like Shatah and his team from IGAD, AU, and COMESA is expected to enhance the credibility of the electoral process. Further details regarding the election results and the outcomes of the observation mission are expected in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
