Somaliland’s House of Elders approved a 27-month extension of the House of Representatives’ mandate in April 2026, citing security challenges in regions including Sool and Sanaag, drought-related displacement, and technical delays in voter registration. The National Electoral Commission had initially sought only a 10-month postponement from the original May 2026 date, yet the Guurti’s broader timeline shifts any parliamentary vote beyond 2027. This institutional decision, consistent with prior extensions in Somaliland’s electoral history, underpins trader consensus that no election will occur before 2027. Scenarios that could alter the outlook include rapid resolution of eastern security issues, successful completion of nationwide voter rolls, or renewed political pressure prompting an earlier poll within the constitutional framework.