MOGADISHU, Somalia — A court in Mogadishu has issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe, the president of the semi-autonomous Jubaland region, escalating tensions with the federal government.
The Banadir Regional Court accused Madobe of treason, alleging he shared confidential information with a foreign nation, though specifics have not been disclosed. This judicial action comes shortly after Madobe’s controversial re-election, which the federal government had criticized for lacking legal basis due to amendments in the regional constitution that removed presidential term limits.
The warrant deepens the rift between the federal authorities in Mogadishu and the leadership in Jubaland, a strategic region bordering Kenya, known for its trade routes and as a frontline against al-Shabaab insurgents.
Madobe’s allies have denounced the move as politically motivated, aimed at undermining regional autonomy. On the other hand, supporters of the federal government view it as a crucial step to enforce national law and maintain Somalia’s unity.
This development has sparked debates about the balance of power within Somalia’s federal structure, with implications for the stability of the region amidst ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and establish a cohesive governance system.
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