HARGEISA – In a move that underscores regulatory oversight of political party operations, Somaliland’s Committee for Registration of Political Associations and Approval of National Parties (GDUS&AAQ) has formally approved the Kulmiye Party’s request to hold its Central Committee meeting in late July 2026.
The approval, detailed in an official resolution and notification letter dated December 18, 2025, mandates that the ruling party’s key leadership gathering must complete all agenda items required by national law and the party’s own constitution. The decision cites several legal provisions designed to uphold internal party democracy, signaling the committee’s active role in enforcing political regulations ahead of the nation’s electoral calendar.
Translation for Media Publication
Document 1: Official Resolution
The Committee for Registration of Political Associations and Approval of National Parties (GDUS&AAQ) issued the following resolution:
Preamble:
Having reviewed the summons for the General Assembly and Central Committee meeting under theKulmiye Party Constitution;
Committed to upholdinginternal party democracy and ensuring compliance with the National Constitution, Law No. 14/2023, the Party Constitution, and all relevant agreements;
Acting under the authority granted by theLaw on the Regulation of Associations and Political Parties (No. 14/2023);
The Committee hereby resolves:
- To formally approve the schedule for the Kulmiye Party’s Central Committee meeting, set for July 28–29, 2026. The meeting must address all agenda items mandated by Law No. 14 and the Party Constitution.
- That the Kulmiye Party must adhere strictly to the official procedures and templates for conducting the meeting.
Signed by GDUS&AAQ Members:
- Siciid Maxamed Cilmi (Siräädie)
- Maxamuud Ismaaciii Xasan (Bede)
- Cumar Cali Cabdillaahi
- Siciid Axmed Cabdikariim
- Cabdalle Ibraahim Maxamed
- Maxamuud Axmed Obsiye
- Muxyadiin Yuusuf Ibraahim
Document 2: Official Notification Letter
Republic of Somaliland
Committee for Registration of Political Associations and Approval of National Parties (GDUS&AAQ)
Date: December 18, 2025
Reference: GDUS&AAQ/66/25
To:
The Chairman, Kulmiye Party
Party Headquarters, Hargeisa
Copied to:
Kulmiye Party Leadership, Central Committee, and Executive Committee
Subject: GDUS&AAQ Decision on the Schedule of Kulmiye Party Meetings
This letter serves as official notification of the Committee’s decision regarding the meeting schedule submitted by the Kulmiye Party (Ref: XK/XG/00421/2099/2025, dated December 15, 2025).
Legal Basis for Decision:
The Committee’s decision is grounded in the following legal provisions:
· Article 9(1) of the Somaliland Constitution – guaranteeing a multi-party democratic system.
· Articles 40 & 41 of Law No. 14/2023 – governing General Assembly and Central Committee meetings of political parties.
· Article 4(4) of Law No. 14/2023 – stating the law’s purpose to strengthen internal democracy within political parties.
· Article 10(6) of Law No. 14/2023 – mandating the Committee to ensure parties conduct free and fair internal elections and adhere to democratic principles.
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This concludes the official text of the notification.
