By Horn Africa News
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders, led by former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, are holding a high-level meeting today in Mogadishu — their third attempt to resolve key national disputes that continue to divide the country.
At the center of the talks are two contentious issues: the structure of the upcoming 2026 elections and the controversial constitutional review process. The previous two meetings ended without a breakthrough, deepening political uncertainty and raising public concern.
Today’s talks are widely seen as a make-or-break moment for Somalia’s political future. Political analysts and insiders suggest that the outcome could either move the country toward greater unity and genuine democracy, or further widen divisions and plunge the nation into renewed turmoil.
The stakes could not be higher. Failure to reach a consensus may cast serious doubt on the credibility of the 2026 elections, potentially sparking another wave of political instability. With public trust already eroding, many fear that unresolved disputes could ignite broader unrest across the country.
All eyes are now on Villa Somalia, as both Somalis and the international community await the outcome of what many consider a defining chapter in the country’s democratic journey.
