Five things to know about Somalia's political crisis - Punch Newspapers

Somalia's members of Parliament attend a special assembly where the president is requesting for the abandonment of the two-year extension of his presidential term and the immediate elections to ease the recent political crisis at Villa Hargeisa in Mogadishu on May 1, 2021. Photo: AFPSomalia is witnessing its worst political crisis in years, with deadly clashes and armed rivals in Mogadishu after the head of state extended his mandate by two years without elections being held.

Puntland in the northeast has been around decades, commands strategic assets like ports, and chafes against any effort from Mogadishu to influence their affairs. The northwest region of Somaliland declared independence in 1991, although internationally it is a recognised part of Somalia and Mogadishu considers it a sixth state. In reality, the central government exerts little control over the breakaway republic.Life and politics in Somalia are governed by clans. Society is moored by kinship and clan identity comes first, with decisions made collectively within the group or subgroup.

But Farmajo also faces opposition from the regional leaders of Puntland and Jubaland — two Darod-dominated states. The indirect model has been used before. This time around it was to go further in terms of inclusivity, with double the polling locations and almost twice as many delegates voting as the last election in 2017.

“There’s always been this tussle between Mogadishu — the centre — and the periphery… this wasn’t created under the Farmajo administration but it was exacerbated,” Mahmood said.On April 12, the lower house of parliament voted to extend Farmajo’s term by two years, splitting the security forces along clan lines, and igniting deadly clashes in the capital.

Flb

I think this is last warning for Nigerian politicians

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Five APC ward chairmen, others join PDP in Benue - Punch NewspapersFive ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress. in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State and their supporters on Friday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Five major banks post N680bn bad loans - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria BiafraNationNow BiafraNationNow OduduwaRepublicNow BiafraNationNow BiafraNationNow OduduwaRepublicNow BiafraNationNow BiafraNationNow OduduwaRepublicNow BiafraNationNow BiafraNationNow OduduwaRepublicNow BiafraNationNow BiafraNationNow OduduwaRepublicNow You can pass the IELTS exam in flying colours and get a permanent residency to Canada. DM for details on the high score formula for passing the IELTS exam Na all this Rich men dey borrow the money e.g Otudeko of Honeywell borrowed billions from First Bank
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Five things you didn't know about Dare Adeboye - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria 🤦🏽‍♂️😩 Lack of content
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

BREAKING: NECO releases 2020 SSCE results, 26,277 candidates get five credits - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria So? I think you mean the chemistry result because they have released the result of other subjects. They have not release the endsars missed papers
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Missing Imo law student found dead after five days - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria Desperate for 2023 elections Damn, it never stops Not again....
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Govt gifts five communities 20,000 free prepaid meters - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria I hope it isn't a campaign strategy Gift?is it not suppose to be free? Super story!
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »