AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Standoff: Somalia’s electoral commission has set May 15, 2027, for the presidential vote, alongside parliamentary elections. Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and other opposition figures reject the timetable, warning it could deepen political conflict; the government has urged dialogue. Southwest Crisis: Forces loyal to former regional leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen have taken several towns in Bay, including Buurhakaba and Bardaale, leaving Baidoa as the federal government’s main foothold in the region. Reports also accuse Ethiopian forces of withdrawing from positions before al-Shabaab took towns; the claims have not been independently confirmed. Galmudug Elections: The state’s newly elected parliament has been sworn in ahead of leadership votes, but the exclusion of one political group has renewed questions over the process’s fairness. Energy Ties: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited Türkiye’s Çağrı Bey drillship as offshore exploration continues, with preliminary findings from the Curad-1 well not yet made public.
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