Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) – Xaqsoor Political Organisation was officially launched in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Tuesday. The formation of the organisation follows over a year of consultations with a broad spectrum of Somali citizens, including politicians, diplomats, youth, and civil society leaders.
Abdirahman Aynte, former Minister of Planning, was elected as the leader of Xaqsoor, while Abdi Ahmed Mohamed Baafo, former Minister of Agriculture, was elected as the chair of the Central Committee. The leadership team also includes two deputy leaders, a secretary-general, and a 19-member Executive Council, which will oversee governance, youth affairs, and social services.
Xaqsoor aims to unite Somalis who are advocating for a political system based on justice, transparency, and equality. The organisation has announced plans for a nationwide mobilisation campaign to build support ahead of the upcoming elections.
During the launch, Abdirahman Aynte, leader of Xaqsoor, underscored the organisation’s mission, stating, “When injustice goes unchecked, corruption flourishes, insecurity spreads, and clan divisions harden. We formed Xaqsoor to fight that injustice so the law protects every citizen, power answers to the people, and every Somali child can build a bright future right here at home.”
The registration of Xaqsoor as a political organisation is seen as a recognition of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), which is working toward implementing a one-person, one-vote electoral system. However, the IEBC has faced criticism from some of Somalia's major political parties. Xaqsoor, primarily composed of mid-level politicians with academic and research backgrounds, now joins the 45 other political organisations officially registered with the IEBC as of July 2025.
Xaqsoor Political Organisation is increasingly viewed as an ally to the current president’s party, the JSP (Justice and Solidarity Party). Many observers believe that the alignment between Xaqsoor and the president's camp could significantly impact the ongoing electoral process, particularly in legitimising it. This perception arises from the fact that several of Xaqsoor's founding members have close ties to the president and his administration, leading to speculation about the organisation’s potential role in shaping the future of Somalia's electoral system.
