# Somalia sets presidential election for May

> Somalia plans presidential election for May despite ongoing insecurity.
- Title: Somalia sets presidential election for May · The Japan Times
- Summary: Somalia plans presidential election for May despite ongoing insecurity. Somalia scheduled presidential elections for May 2027 amid security challenges.
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/16/world/politics/somalia-presidential-election
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- Published: 2026-10-16T02:45:00+00:00
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- Topics: somalia, presidential election, may 2027, hassan sheikh mohamud, parliamentary election, island insurgency, news, politics, world
## Somalia announces election timeline
Somalia announced parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year despite ongoing insecurity.
## President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's second term ended earlier this year, but his government declared a transition period in May.
## Election transition challenges
Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia toward democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.
## Opposition concerns
His attempts have been opposed by regional leaders, who view it as a power grab.
## Key takeaway

Somalia scheduled presidential elections for May 2027 amid security challenges.