AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConstitutional Crisis: Somalia’s Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expired in May, rejected his chief justice’s dismissal and called for elections within 90 days. It limited the government to routine administration. Troops were reportedly deployed around the court and the chief justice ordered out, as opposition leaders accused the president of interfering with the judiciary. The dispute escalates amid a lack of an agreed mediator following the UN mission’s closure. Security Threats: Somalia’s government warned that Houthi military and technical support could strengthen al-Shabaab’s attack capabilities, citing concerns over weapons smuggling and cooperation across the Gulf of Aden. Troop Transition: Uganda has begun withdrawing forces after nearly two decades in Somalia, with a full exit expected by the end of 2027. The pullout raises questions about security gaps; reports say Türkiye may send troops, while Ankara has dispatched warships to escort a fishing vessel bound for Somali waters.
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