Somalia election 2026 latest updates and what to expect next

Somalia’s push toward one-person, one-vote elections in 2026 has entered a decisive and contested phase, shaped by a pilot vote in Mogadishu, accelerating constitutional changes, and widening disputes between the federal government, opposition figures, and some regional leaders. The Federal Government says it is moving the country away from the long-running clan-based, indirect system, while critics say the pace and process of reforms risk deepening political tensions ahead of key deadlines in April and May 2026.…