Claims of ‘expiry’ of Somalia MPs mandate cause a storm

Disputes over the end of Somalia’s parliamentary and presidential terms have plunged the country into political uncertainty.

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Just when does the term of parliament and the presidency in Somalia end? Depending on who you ask, the current term may have elapsed for the legislature. Or will it end next year?

This conundrum has placed Somalia on two dates, both of which could determine its political destiny. The first is April 14 and the other May 14. The year is subject to debate. It could be this year or the next.