Mohamed Hussein Jama | |
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| Member of Somaliland House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
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| Born | Hargeisa, British Somaliland |
| Citizenship | Somalilander |
| Political party | Peace, Unity, and Development Party |
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Jama was elected in the 2021 Somaliland parliamentary election and represents the Maroodi Jeex constituency representing the Kulmiye party. [2] Prior to his election, Jama worked as a journalist at Jamhuuriyadda and later founded the Geeska Afrika newspaper. [3] He also served as chairman of the Center for Policy Analysis think tank based in Somaliland. [4]
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