Jubaland issues arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

The Jubaland state administration has issued an arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of treason, colluding with al-Shabaab, igniting civil war and undermining national unity.

The action by the Kismayo District Court escalates ongoing political tensions between the Somali federal government and Jubaland state.

The move comes after the federal government issued an arrest warrant for Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe, highlighting deep disagreements within Somalia's federal structure.

There is no immediate response from the Somali government, but Jubaland's move is seen as a response to a similar move taken by the Somali government where the Banadir Regional Court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe who was charged by prosecutors with treason, conspiring with foreign governments, and committing acts against Somali national unity.