Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Who’s in charge in Somalia? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
Elections were supposed to take place in Somlia before the president’s four-year term expired on Monday.
However, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo is in dispute with regional leaders over how to hold the vote.
Talks between the central government and Somalia’s five federal states have collapsed.
Opposition groups say they won’t recognise Farmaajo’s authority.
What are the consequences if the stalemate continues?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Matt Bryden – Strategic Adviser, Sahan Research
Hodan Ali – Development and Humanitarian Expert and Co-Founder of LeadNow, a Somali Women’s political pressure group.
Afyare Elmi – Professor of International Relations, Qatar University.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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