MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Saleh Jameh said the federal government and opposition groups have made significant progress in talks over the country’s electoral process, with broad agreement reached on the principle of holding democratic elections.
Saleh said the remaining disagreements are mainly focused on technical details and the mechanisms for implementing the “one person, one vote” electoral system.
In a statement to the Somali public, the Deputy Prime Minister described the recent consultations in Mogadishu as constructive, saying political parties are continuing efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement ahead of the upcoming elections.
She thanked the international community for supporting the dialogue process, highlighting the role of Türkiye and other diplomatic partners in encouraging engagement between Somali political actors.
Saleh reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to expanding direct elections, saying preparations are underway to allow citizens to choose their representatives through the ballot box.
The talks come amid ongoing efforts to finalize Somalia’s electoral framework, with leaders hoping a political agreement will strengthen democratic institutions, improve stability, and pave the way for elections based on universal suffrage.
