NAIROBI — Former Hirshabelle President Mohamed Abdi Waare has issued a strong warning about Somalia’s worsening political and security situation, arguing that the country could be heading toward conflict as political divisions continue to deepen.
Waare said Somalia remains under the threat of Al-Shabaab, while political disagreements between the Federal Government and various political actors continue to create instability.
He argued that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration has exhausted many of its political options and warned that the country could face a more dangerous phase if the current political tensions are not resolved through dialogue.
“While Al-Shabaab still controls parts of the country and the nation is deeply divided, he will leave office. All the other options have already been exhausted. The only thing left for this country is conflict,” Waare said.
Waare also accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of focusing heavily on military operations and attempts to consolidate political power through force, rather than prioritizing political dialogue, compromise and national consensus.
His remarks come amid heightened political tensions in Somalia over governance, constitutional changes, security policy and relations between the Federal Government and the country’s federal member states.
The former Hirshabelle leader’s comments add to growing criticism from opposition figures and other political actors who fear that continued political confrontation could further divide the country.
Waare warned that unresolved political disputes, combined with the ongoing Al-Shabaab insurgency and broader security challenges, could create conditions for further instability unless Somalia’s political leaders reach a broader national understanding.
The remarks underscore the growing debate over how Somalia can balance its fight against Al-Shabaab with the need for political consensus and stability at a time of increasing tensions.
