Somali president invites opposition groups to national election talks in Mogadishu
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition political groups and civil society representatives to a national consultative forum in Mogadishu from Nov. 14 to 18, 2026, in an effort to reach consensus on the country's disputed federal electoral process.
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition parties and other political stakeholders to attend national consultations in Mogadishu from November 14 to 18, 2026.
Attributed to: Somali presidency
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It remains unclear whether all the invited groups will attend or what positions they will take on the proposed consultations.
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Shabelle Media
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition parties and other political stakeholders to attend national consultations in Mogadishu from November 14 to 18, 2026.
Attributed to: Somali presidency
Event date: 2026-11-14
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Shabelle Media
The proposed consultations come amid ongoing political disagreements between the federal government and opposition figures.
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Shabelle Media
Hassan Sheikh reaffirmed his commitment to implementing a one-person, one-vote electoral system.
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Shabelle Media
It remains unclear whether all the invited groups will attend or what positions they will take on the proposed consultations.
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Hiiraan Online
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition political groups and civil society representatives to a national consultative forum in Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Event date: 2026-11-14
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Most recent report · 26 October 2026 15:29 UTC
Somali president invites opposition groups to national election talks in Mogadishu
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition political groups and civil society representatives to a national consultative forum in Mogadishu.
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Most recent report · 26 October 2026 09:40 UTC
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Invites Opposition to National Talks on Federal Elections
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition parties and other political stakeholders to attend national consultations in Mogadishu from November 14 to 18, 2026.
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26 October 2026 · 09:40–15:29 UTC
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Somali president invites opposition groups to national election talks in Mogadishu
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition political groups and civil society…
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Invites Opposition to National Talks on Federal Elections
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