By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 12 December 2025 — The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has cleared 20 political parties to participate in the upcoming Banaadir Regional Council Elections, after meeting the Wednesday deadline for submission of candidate lists.
“The commission officially announces the closure of the candidate registration process, which started with 12 associations, reached 18, and ultimately concluded with 20 political associations submitting their candidate lists for the Banaadir Regional Council elections,” NIEBC said in statement.
A total of 61 political parties are registered with the commission, though only 20 have completed their submissions.
The political parties confirmed to participate are Ramaas, Tawfiiq, Karama, Saab, Progress and National Unity, Somali Citizens, People’s Unity, Democratic Nation, National Value, Justice and Solidarity, Somali Democratic, Forum, Movement, Somali Good Governance, Justice and Unity Pillar, National Champion, Somalihood, National Shield, Sincad, and Somali People.
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The commission said the next steps will include verifying and sorting the candidates, publishing the final official list, and issuing certificates to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Candidates on the final list are expected to compete in the Banaadir Regional Council elections, scheduled for 25 December.
