Somalia’s Supreme Court has ruled that a one-year extension of the president’s term is unlawful, following an earlier finding that the term had expired and elections should proceed. The decision intensifies a standoff between the presidency and opposition groups over the electoral calendar. International partners have urged an inclusive process to avoid security vacuums. Street politics in Mogadishu often escalate when mandates are disputed. The ruling adds legal weight to calls for a timely vote even as logistical and security hurdles remain.
Source: AllAfrica