By Shire Abdi - Reporter
MOGADISHU (Dawan) — A crucial political meeting is expected to take place today inside the Halane compound in Mogadishu, bringing together President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and key opposition figures as tensions grow over Somalia’s election process and constitutional disputes.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to focus primarily on Somalia’s electoral process and efforts to reach agreement on the country’s election framework.
On the government side, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama are expected to attend.
Opposition participants are expected to include members of the Council for the Future of Somalia, among them former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni.
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The talks come at a time of growing political debate over Somalia’s federal electoral process, the mandate of government institutions and the management of disputes between the government and opposition groups.
According to information obtained by Dawan, the meeting is expected to last one day and will be observed by representatives from the international community, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
The discussions are being viewed as an important step toward easing political tensions and opening direct dialogue between the two sides, with potential implications for Somalia’s political climate and electoral process.
The European Union and the United States have previously urged both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue over the political situation, particularly disagreements surrounding elections.