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Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension, deepening political crisis

· Mogadishu, Somalia · single source so far

Somalia's highest court has ruled against extending the president's term. The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year, and the ruling puts that timetable in doubt.

Location
Mogadishu, Somalia · Somalia live map
Coordinates
2.05°N 45.32°E
Reported
6 Nov 2026, 08:18 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Somalia politics

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