Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has cautioned that the federal government’s approach to political tensions in Southwest State threatens regional stability and civilian safety. He called for genuine dialogue, stating that a peaceful resolution remains possible if the federal leadership engages in good faith.
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif criticised Mogadishu’s local council elections after ally Sharif Hassan’s defeat, citing alleged irregularities, weak institutions and the unresolved political status of the capital.