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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 6, 2026
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Somali parliament approves constitution change to extend president's term, delay election
Somalia has endured conflict and clan battles with no strong central government since ​the fall of autocratic ruler Mohamed Siad Barre ​in 1991......
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Somalia's parliament has voted to change the constitution, extending the terms of lawmakers and the president and postponing elections by a year.
- 222 out of 329 lawmakers voted to extend terms to five years, previously four.
- The vote was supported by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud but rejected by opposition leaders.
- The amendment pushes back planned elections, aiming for full constitutional completion.
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