Somalia's top court rules president's stay in power illegal; president fires chief justice

Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's continued tenure in office is illegal, prompting the president to dismiss the court's president, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, citing judges' concerns. This escalates a constitutional crisis, with the executive and judiciary in direct confrontation over presidential term limits. The outcome is uncertain and could trigger political instability or international concern.

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