By HAN News Desk
NAIROBI — The leader of Jubaland, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe,” arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday as part of renewed diplomatic efforts led by the Kenyan government to resolve the ongoing political tensions between Jubaland and the Federal Government of Somalia (Villa Somalia).
According to diplomatic sources, Kenya has been quietly facilitating dialogue aimed at easing strained relations between Mogadishu and Kismayo. The two sides have long been divided over issues including federalism, elections, and the distribution of power within Somalia’s federal system.
Although there has been no official confirmation, reports suggest that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is also expected to travel to Nairobi on November 6. However, it remains unclear whether a direct meeting between leader Hassan Sheikh and Jubaland’s leader Ahmed Madobe will take place during the visit.
Meanwhile, reliable sources have confirmed that members of the Council for the Future of Somalia, a political alliance formed by key opposition figures, have been holding a series of high-level meetings in Nairobi.
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is also expected to arrive in the Kenyan capital on November 4 to take part in the consultations.
Political observers say the recent flurry of visits to Nairobi underscores Kenya’s growing role as a regional mediator in Somali politics, particularly at a time when internal divisions among Somalia’s federal member states continue to pose significant challenges to national reconciliation and stability.
