Somalia's first nationwide elections since 1969 were supposed to happen next year. That timeline is now uncertain.
The country's top court has rejected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's attempt to extend his term in office, deepening an already tense political moment for the nation.
The ruling adds fresh pressure to an electoral process that many Somalis and international observers had been watching closely, hoping the vote would mark a turning point after decades of instability.
With the court's decision now on the table, all eyes turn to what comes next and whether the country can find a path forward before the window for a credible election closes.
Originally published by BBC Africa.