From Partners to Rivals: The Downward Spiral of Madobe and Hassan Sheikh’s Relationship
KISMAYO, Somalia - The escalating discord between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland's strongman Ahmed Madobe signals a significant political fracture, coming merely a couple of years after they banded together to unseat Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, widely known as Farmajo, in a watershed Somali election.
Their symbiosis during the 2022 elections was undeniable, with a joint aversion to extending terms and advocating for direct polls. Yet, irony alters courses, as these very allies now journey on adversarial paths…