Farmaajo returns to Mogadishu and sensitive talks are opening

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has today returned to the city of Mogadishu, the capital of the country.

His return comes at a time when efforts are underway by the international community to bring together the political sides of Somalia and reach an agreement regarding the electoral process of the country, which is currently facing significant disputes.

According to reports, meetings scheduled to take place on November 4 are expected to include President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders, including former presidents of the country and the leaders of the Puntland and Jubaland administrations.

The agenda of these meetings is expected to focus on the conflict between the Federal Government and the Somali Future Council, which is rooted in constitutional disputes and the approach to federal elections, at a time when the electoral commission has released a schedule that the opposition has strongly opposed.

The parties are also expected to discuss how to achieve a political agreement that unifies the different perspectives and prevents the electoral disputes from prolonging.

The opposition has recently been pressuring President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, calling for genuine dialogue with the parties opposed to the government's electoral plan.

The opposition has previously warned of the possibility of steering the country towards an electoral process without a comprehensive political agreement, which could further exacerbate the political conflict regarding the future of the country.