AEIs Critical Threats Africa File posted on 12 November 2026 an article titled "Somali Supreme Court Overrides Federal Government" by Michael DeAngelo and Ziv Zellars.
The Somali Supreme Court invalidated President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's March 2026 term extension and mandated federal elections within 90 days, intensifying the political standoff between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and national opposition. The Court called on the FGS and national opposition to reach a consensus on an election plan withing 30 days.
The FGS has challenged the Supreme Court's authority. The United States, United Kingdom, Turkey, and European Union have agreed to mediate the situation.
