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Somalia Court Rules President Term Extension Unlawful
Somalia's Supreme Court declares president's term extension unlawful after violent clashes.
In brief
Somalia's Supreme Court declares president's term extension unlawful after violent clashes. Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-year term extension unlawful, requiring him to leave office by May 2027. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Court Ruling
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension unlawful after violent clashes with opposition.
“unlawful”
Term Extension Timeline
President's term ended May 2026 but government declared transition period for one extra year until April and May 2027 elections.
Constitutional Dispute
President claimed term extension legal under March constitutional amendments but vote was boycotted by opposition and regional leaders.
Court Rejection of Dismissal
Supreme Court rejected president's dismissal of chief justice, calling it designed to obstruct justice in constitutional case.
Here's the gist
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-year term extension unlawful, requiring him to leave office by May 2027.
