Somalia's Supreme Court has ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unlawfully extended his term, escalating a political crisis and a standoff between the presidency and judiciary. The court also ordered political leaders to agree on an electoral plan within 30 days and hold elections within 90 days.
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension
UKPulse News DeskThe Supreme Court has ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unlawfully extended his term, escalating a political crisis in Somalia.
- The court ordered political leaders to agree on an electoral plan within 30 days and hold elections within 90 days.
- President Mohamud's four-year mandate expired in May, but he extended it by a year through law changes approved by parliament in March.
Why this matters: The ruling throws Somalia's electoral timetable into uncertainty, potentially disrupting government plans for nationwide polls next year.
What this means for you: This development may affect your understanding of the situation in Somalia and its potential impact on regional stability.