South West State has issued a general amnesty to Somali Armed Forces personnel, accusing the federal government of turning national troops into militias used to displace civilians. The state has also opened its upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections to all citizens, guaranteeing security and banning illegal weapons.
Somalia has endorsed a Saudi-led initiative to host a Yemeni national dialogue conference in Riyadh, highlighting regional concerns over Yemen’s conflict and its impact on Red Sea and Horn of Africa security.