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Significance
This will complicate the final steps to electing a new government before the end of the year.
Impacts
The crisis will badly damage Farmajo’s battered reputation ahead of parliament’s vote for president, even if bribes can still sway votes.
There is a real risk of spillover into violent conflict, particularly in Mogadishu.
The outcome of the power struggle will significantly impact the prospects for meaningful justice for a disappeared intelligence officer.
Keywords:
Somalia,
AF,
politics,
social,
assassination,
constitution,
crime,
election,
espionage,
government,
opposition,
talks
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