Politics
Somalia's Supreme Court Strikes Down President's Unlawful Term Extension
Somalia's highest court has ruled that extending the president's mandate by an additional year is unconstitutional. The decision follows fierce opposition resistance and violent clashes, delivering a critical check on executive overreach in Mogadishu.
AllAfrica - Latest·November 7, 2026AI-curated
[Daily Trust] Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was "unlawful".
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