Speaker Jama Wins Praise for Reuniting Somalia’s Divided Parliament

Mogadishu (WDN) — New Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jama has achieved what many considered an extremely difficult task; beginning to reunite a parliament that had become deeply divided into opposing political camps.

Speaker Jama made reconciliation within the House a priority. His efforts have brought the leadership of the House and opposition lawmakers to the negotiating table, producing an agreement aimed at restoring cooperation and allowing Parliament to function more independently and effectively.

The latest round of talks between Speaker Jama and a committee representing opposition MPs was said to have concluded in a calm and constructive atmosphere, with both sides emphasizing dialogue, parliamentary unity and institutional responsibility. The agreement covers several key principles:

Parliamentary Neutrality