BAYDHABO (Kaab TV) – South West State of Somalia formed a new parliament last night (27 March 2026), consisting of 95 members, as announced by the South West State Electoral Commission.
The regional MPs, most of whom are returning members, represent various clans from across the regions of South West State.
This new parliament, the third since the establishment of the South West State administration, will serve a term from 2026 to 2030.
The new assembly includes only 12 women, representing approximately 12.6% of the House of Representatives.
The MPs were sworn in today, Saturday (28 March 2026), and promptly re-elected Dr. Ali Said Fiqi as Speaker of Parliament, with Shamsa Mohamed Yarow as Deputy Speaker. Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) was also elected President of South West State, securing 66 votes.
Both Ali Fiqi and Shamsa Yarow held these positions during the past term of the regional parliament.
The elections took place in Baydhabo amid rising tensions, as forces and militias reportedly backed by the Federal Government of Somalia moved from Buurhakaba, stating their opposition to the electoral process and advancing toward Baydhabo. Meanwhile, South West State forces remain positioned on the outskirts of the city in a defensive posture.
The full list of newly elected MPs, as announced by the electoral commission, is as follows:
