Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) — Somalia’s National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting has been officially postponed to July 15, 2025, due to ongoing preparations for the country’s Freedom Week celebrations, according to a statement released Thursday by the federal government spokesperson.
Originally scheduled for June 22, the meeting is expected to revisit key issues raised during the National Consultative Forum held on June 19 in Mogadishu, including constitutional reforms and Somalia’s electoral roadmap.
However, the continued absence of Jubaland and Puntland poses a significant challenge. Both regional states have boycotted recent NCC sessions over long-standing political disagreements with the federal government, particularly regarding governance structures and the federalization process.
In an effort to restore inclusive dialogue, the international community—led by United Nations Special Representative James Swan—held separate virtual meetings in June with Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” and Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni. While the talks aimed to persuade the two leaders to rejoin the national dialogue, it remains unclear how much progress was achieved.
The NCC serves as Somalia’s primary platform for political consensus-building, bringing together leaders from the federal government, federal member states, and the Benadir regional administration to negotiate on national priorities.
