political tension – hapc.africa

June 21, 2026

Balancing the Tribe and the Ballot Box:The Somali Opposition Proposes a General Election Plan Under (4.5) Method

Last Saturday, the Somali opposition issued a proposal outlining how to conduct general elections throughout Somalia, including various provisions regarding candidates and voters, and fundamental principles upon which based election plan

June 4, 2026

Images show clashes escalating in Mogadishu

Mogadishu is on a Knife’s Edge..and US Embassy Warns of “Lasting Consequences” in Somalia

After weeks of political tension between Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government and the opposition, armed clashes erupted in streets of Mogadishu, prompting international calls for restraint . Details to follow

May 19, 2026

United Nations Urges Somalia to End the Deadlock in Talks and Calls for Urgent Electoral Agreement

Amid ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the failure of talks between the federal government and opposition forces, the United Nations expressed its deep concern over the stalled negotiations and the lack of progress, calling on the government and opposition forces to...