President Hassan Sheikh invites opposition parties and...

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The President of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has issued a statement inviting opposition parties and civil society organizations to discuss the country's complex situation, particularly the ongoing conflict.

A statement from the Presidency indicated that the President has extended an invitation to the Peace and Life Party, the Somali Future Council, the National Unity Forum, and the Civil Society Coalition, to participate in a national dialogue forum that will take place in Mogadishu from November 14-18, 2026.

“The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has extended an official invitation to the Peace and Life Party, the Somali Future Council, the National Unity Forum, and the Civil Society Coalition, to participate in a national dialogue forum that will take place in Mogadishu from November 14-18, 2026,” the press release stated.

As clarified by the Presidency, the meeting will address critical issues, primarily the country's elections, while also emphasizing the importance of demonstrating goodwill and compromise.

“The purpose of this forum is to jointly discuss federal electoral matters, based on mutual understanding and compromise,” it was further stated.

This statement follows a speech the President delivered to the public last night, in which he addressed sensitive issues regarding the country's situation, achievements in security, the advancement of the democratization process, the implementation of one-person, one-vote elections, and efforts to strengthen political dialogue between the Federal Government leaders and the opposition.

} Xasan Sheekh, who addressed the political conflict in the country, revealed that the government is ready for dialogue and to listen to the various perspectives regarding the situation in the country.

He also emphasized the importance of continuing political discussions and national consensus, noting that dialogue is a continuous process that needs to be maintained, considering the political circumstances in the country.

The platform set by the President of Somalia comes at a time when there is still a political divergence between the Federal Government and the opposition, as previous long-standing talks between the two sides have failed, further intensifying the conflict in the country.