Somalia’s Chief Justice and Six Judges Reportedly Take the President to Regional Court
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Somalia’s Chief Justice, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, and six Supreme Court judges have reportedly filed a case against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the East African Court of Justice.
Reported by Somali Dispatch ↗Claims and uncertainties
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The Uganda Law Society has called on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to respect Supreme Court rulings.
Attributed to: Uganda Law Society
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Hiiraan Online
The Uganda Law Society has called on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to respect Supreme Court rulings.
Attributed to: Uganda Law Society
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Hiiraan Online
The Supreme Court rejected the extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's presidential mandate.
Attributed to: Uganda Law Society
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Hiiraan Online
The Supreme Court dismissed Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed.
Attributed to: Uganda Law Society
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Somali Dispatch
Somalia’s Chief Justice and six Supreme Court judges have reportedly filed a case against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the East African Court of Justice.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Somali Dispatch
The judges accuse the President of violating the Constitution and interfering with the independence of the courts.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Somali Dispatch
The Supreme Court rejected the removal of the Chief Justice, stating that the President did not have the legal power to remove him without following the proper process.
Attributed to: Supreme Court
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Somali Dispatch
The judges have reportedly asked the East African Court of Justice to examine their complaints under the East African Community Treaty.
Attributed to: Somali Stream
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Most recent report · 11 November 2026 19:10 UTC
Somalia’s Chief Justice and Six Judges Reportedly Take the President to Regional Court
The judges accuse the President of violating the Constitution and interfering with the independence of the courts.
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Most recent report · 10 November 2026 17:42 UTC
Uganda law society urges Somali President to respect supreme court rulings
The Supreme Court rejected the extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's presidential mandate.
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10 November 2026 17:42 – 11 November 2026 19:10 · UTC
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Somalia’s Chief Justice and Six Judges Reportedly Take the President to Regional Court
Somalia’s Chief Justice and six Supreme Court judges have reportedly filed a case against Presid…
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Uganda law society urges Somali President to respect supreme court rulings
The Uganda Law Society has called on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to respect Supreme C…
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