Somalia says it will hold elections in 2027
Summary
Somalia’s election commission announced that parliamentary elections will be held on April 15, 2027, followed by presidential elections on May 15, 2027. The government declared a transition period after the previous president’s term ended earlier this year, but opposition parties have rejected the changes and called for wider agreement before elections take place.Key Facts
- Somalia plans to hold parliamentary elections on April 15, 2027, and presidential elections on May 15, 2027.
- The president’s term is five years, starting from the day they are sworn in.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s second term ended earlier this year, leading to a constitutional amendment declaring a transition period.
- Opposition parties boycotted the constitutional amendment vote and oppose the current election plans.
- The president wants to move from clan-based to party-based elections, which some critics see as an attempt to increase his power.
- Former Somali leaders warned that contested elections could cause conflict or civil war.
- Somalia faces ongoing security risks from the armed group al-Shabab, though the group no longer controls major cities.
- Somalia maintains good relations with Ethiopia, allowing Ethiopia access to Somali ports, despite past disagreements over Somaliland.
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