Somalia’s Political Turmoil: Parliament’s Power Grab Threatens Regional Stability

In a disturbing echo of past crises, Somalia’s parliament erupted into shouting and scuffles during a joint session on Wednesday, triggered by a surprise attempt to push through constitutional amendments aimed at extending the terms of lawmakers and the president. This move threatens to plunge the fragile nation back into turmoil and has serious implications for regional security—implications Washington cannot afford to ignore. The Horn of Africa country has operated under a provisional constitution since 2012, struggling with deep divisions between federal authorities and regional states over governance. The latest maneuver by Speaker Adan Madobe to amend five chapters of...