# Somalia Sets 2027 Election Dates

> Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential election dates for 2027.
- Title: Somalia Sets 2027 Election Dates · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential election dates for 2027. Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission set…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610150471.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:18:37+00:00
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## Election Dates Announced
Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission set parliamentary elections for April 15 and presidential elections for May 15, 2027.
## Registration Timeline
Political organizations and voters will register from November 1 to November 22, 2026, with candidate lists due by November 22, 2026.
## Voter Register Timeline
A provisional voter register will be published on January 21, 2027, followed by the final register on March 15, 2027.
## Campaigning Schedule
Campaigning for parliamentary elections begins February 27, 2027, ahead of the April vote.
## Political Dispute
Opposition groups reject the schedule, citing lack of political consensus on election procedures.
## Next Steps
The commission's timetable faces political challenges as Somalia prepares for elections amid ongoing divisions.
## Key takeaway

Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission set parliamentary elections for April 15 and presidential elections for May 15, 2027, amid political disputes.