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Somalia Cannot Be Led by an Expired Mandate
By Abdelkarim A. Haji Hassan Somalia has entered a period of deep political uncertainty since the end of the transitional period, marked by an increasingly bitter standoff between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition. The deadlock continues because the two issues at the heart of the crisis remain unresolved: 1) the framework for the... The post Somalia Cannot Be Led by an Expired Man
Somalia is facing political uncertainty as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud continues to exercise power beyond his constitutional term, which ended on May 15, 2026.
What was announced
- The deadlock in Somalia's political landscape is due to unresolved issues regarding the national elections framework and unilateral constitutional changes.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's actions contradict his public commitment to dialogue and consensus, as he pushes forward a one-person, one-vote initiative without broad national agreement.
- The current electoral process is criticized for being a means to control political outcomes rather than ensuring free and fair elections.
Context
The article discusses the political crisis following the end of the transitional period in Somalia, highlighting the standoff between the President and opposition leaders.
“How can an election be called 'one person, one vote' when the winners are chosen before the people are allowed to vote?”
Why this matters: This situation is critical for Somali citizens as it impacts the legitimacy of their government and the future of democratic processes in the country.
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By Abdelkarim A. Haji Hassan
Somalia has entered a period of deep political uncertainty since the end of the transitional period, marked by an increasingly bitter standoff between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition. The deadlock continues because the two issues at the heart of the crisis remain unresolved: 1) the framework for the national elections and 2) the unilateral constitutional changes being pushed forward without broad national consensus.
President Hassan Sheikh’s constitutional term ended on 15 May 2026 , yet he continues to exercise presidential powers as though he has received a new mandate from the Somali people. These actions have deepened political divisions and eroded trust between the Federal Government, opposition leaders, and Federal Member States. Repeated attempts to reach a political settlement have produced no meaningful progress.
President Hassan repeatedly proclaims his commitment to dialogue, consensus, and inclusive politics. Yet his actions consistently contradict those assurances. While publicly calling for negotiations, he has continued to unilaterally advance his political agenda without broad national agreement, reducing dialogue to a political exercise while pressing ahead with predetermined decisions.
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