Bickering Somali leaders have once again disagreed on already delayed elections in the Horn of Africa country, paving the way for another political crisis as the international community calls for dialogue to speed up the electoral process. Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, popularly known as Farmajo, and his Prime Minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble, have argued again over the process, which is already behind schedule. In response, the prime minister rejected the call and maintained his commitment to lead a free and fair election process. Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is among key candidates challenging the incumbent, reiterated the significance of expediting the electoral process to avoid setbacks. This latest political crisis linked to elections comes as hundreds of Somalis affected by severe drought wait for humanitarian assistance.

Source: Ethiopian News December 26, 2021 21:30 UTC