#Somalia opposition leaders wrapped up 3 days of talks in #Kismaayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, rejecting any upcoming term extension & demanding urgent, consensus-based elections—warning of "alternative measures" if their demands are ignored, per communique.
#Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration.
#Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.
In #Somalia, #Jubaland state cabinet accused the federal govt of "illegal meddling" in #Gedo region affairs & warns it could trigger renewed armed conflict.
The warning comes as #Mogadishu set to form new administration in Gedo, days after #Kismaayo talks between Hassan & Madoobe collapsed.
🚨 #BREAKING
#Kenyan Intelligence & Spy agency NIS alleged helicopter — registration 5Y-EMB — spotted at #Kismaayo Airport, amid reports that spy chief Noordin Haji is in town to facilitate talks between #Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh and #Jubaland leader Ahmed Madoobe.
A Decade Later — Back to Square One
Hassan and Ahmed meet in Kismayo following intense and bloody conflicts over Jubaland in 2015 and 2025, both of which occurred under negotiations overseen and guaranteed by a foreign governments.
#Somalia #Mogadishu #Kismaayo
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At the 7th parliament session opening, President Hassan vowed to engage political actors on disputes over constitutional changes & the 2026 election format — but stressed his stance on direct polls is unchanged.
He is set to visit #Kismaayo for talks with Madobe.
#KISMAAYO: Waxaa galabta Kismaayo lagu qabtay kulan ku saabsanaa wacyigalinta khatarta #tahriibka dhallinyarada Soomaaliyeed ee ku dhimaneysa badaha caalamka.
Kulankan ayaa looga hadlay fursadaha horyaalla dhallinyarada, iyo sida ay muhiimka u tahay wacyigelinta halista tahriibka.
