Somalia’s Supreme Court announced on Thursday that the one‑year extension of the president’s term was unlawful, a decision that followed a period of violent clashes between the government and opposition forces.
The ruling came after the president’s administration sought to extend the incumbent’s mandate beyond the limits set by the constitution. The move was met with widespread protests and confrontations across the country, drawing condemnation from opposition leaders and civil society groups.
In a statement, the Supreme Court confirmed that the extension violated constitutional provisions and therefore could not be upheld. The court’s decision was delivered without a public hearing, and it was issued in the capital, Mogadishu.
While the ruling does not immediately reverse the extension, it signals a judicial check on executive power and underscores the importance of constitutional limits in Somalia’s fragile political landscape.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
