MOGADISHU, SOMALIA - Somalia’s parliament on Saturday ruled out a possible term extension for incumbent President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. Parliament Speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh said there was no plan by the national assembly to extend Farmajo's term beyond its Monday expiration date. Mursal spoke after talks that included the president, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the regional leaders of the five Somali states failed Friday to agree on a procedure for selecting a new president. Mursal said the role of parliament, for now, was seeking de-escalation of the political crisis, not a term extension. Jubbaland and Puntland have objected to issues including how electoral management bodies should be appointed and delegates selected.

Source: Ethiopian News February 06, 2021 22:07 UTC