AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Dispute: Somalia’s contested election timetable has reached the Supreme Court, deepening a crisis between the federal government and opposition leaders. President Hassan Sheikh has invited opponents to talks, but no settlement is in place. UN Transition: The UN political mission is due to close on October 31 after more than three decades, with no agreed replacement to mediate political disputes. Aid agencies and African Union forces will remain. Security Crisis: Al-Shabaab ambushed government forces in South West State, with reports of at least 20 soldiers killed. The attack comes as AU troops prepare to leave four bases in Lower Shabelle; Hassan Sheikh has asked Uganda to keep its troops in Somalia longer. Somaliland: Authorities have barred residents from taking part in Somalia’s elections or other political activities, warning that violators could face legal action.
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