Afrika Nå - Elections in Somalia and the road ahead

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Farmaajo's term as President in Somalia ended in February 2021 and there have been several attempts to hold the delayed presidential election. Currently the election is scheduled to take place in May. The continuous delay of the election, combined with the dispute between the allied opposition group and the federal government have left the country in a democratic pickle. The increasing presence of terrorist group Al-Shabaab is also adding to the democratic challenge for Somalia. The political instability has also affected the economy in the country, further aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. How can Somalia get out of political instability and complete parliamentary and presidential elections? Where is Somalia headed after the election? How can the country get back on track and avoid the same difficulties at the elections four years from now?