Somali president says political disputes should be resolved inside Somalia

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the federal government remains open to dialogue with opposition leaders, saying political disputes should be resolved through talks led by Somalis.

In an interview with Dawan TV this week, Mohamud said his government is ready to seek a political solution to the country’s internal differences and that the door remains open for negotiations.

The president said the international community has supported Somalia for many years, particularly through technical assistance and state-building support, but he emphasized that Somali political decisions must be made by Somalis.

“The international community has worked with us for many years, especially in the areas of technical assistance and support for state reconstruction, but Somali politics are determined by Somalis,” Mohamud said.