On 1 May, Somalia’s President Mohammed Abdullahi Farmaajo made a major concession, allowing Prime Minister Mohammed Roble to take full responsibility for election preparations and election security. Parliament also voted to annul Farmaajo’s controversial two-year term extension. The move signals a potential pathway toward credible elections in Somalia, following months of political deadlock, violent clashes in Mogadishu, and international pressure. Despite this step, challenges remain. Farmaajo retains control over the army and national security, creating an artificial split in command that risks prolonging instability. The opposition has called for a unified chain of command to restore confidence, rebuild the military and police, and prevent reprisals against officers aligned with the National Salvation (Badbaado Qaran) Forces.