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Send us a Text Message.The latest communique from the Somali National Consultation Council was released without any mention of a timeline for the elections. What does this mean?Three out of the four Federal Member States have opted for term extensions. Is this a sign of a federal extension as well? Extension after extension?What are the chances of achieving a one-person, one-vote election? Is there genuine political will, or is this just a grand betrayal?This week on the Sitrep podcast, we an...

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