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Somalia’s long-running political crisis has entered a new, dangerous phase. In a hastily convened session on 12 April, members of parliament overwhelmingly endorsed a bill that would delay elections by two years, in effect extending the term in office of President Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmajo”. The move is an alarming escalation of a dispute that could well spiral into widespread violence unless Somalia’s political elites return to the negotiating table. The opposition is said to be considering forming a parallel government; cracks have deepened in a security apparatus long divided along clan lines; and the president’s opponents have vowed to resist extension of his rule. But even though the hour is late, it is not too late for the parties to reverse course. Somalia’s external partners, led by the African Union (AU) and backed by the U.S., the UN Security Council and the European Union, should step in to organise – and lead – fresh talks among all stakeholders to craft
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Why has Somalia’s president extended his mandate? Al Jazeera English
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a controversial law extending his mandate for two years.
The president’s four-year term expired in February, but on Monday, the lower house of parliament voted to extend it.
That decision threatens to further divide the nation and worsen its political crisis.
The African Union, European Union and United Nations say they will not support the extension.
Now many fear the instability will embolden the al-Shabab armed group, which for years has been trying to topple the government.
So, is another crisis in Somalia in the making?