Villa Somalia states that communications are ongoing with the parties invited to the National Consultative Forum

Mogadishu – The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia has stated that communications are ongoing with the parties invited to the National Consultative Forum, which is part of the preparations for the conference called by the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

A press release from Villa Somalia indicated that the National Consultative Forum, which was announced by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on October 26, 2026, will soon commence.

The Presidency pointed out that efforts and communications are ongoing with various political parties invited to the conference, in order to prepare for the consultative forum.

On the other hand, the opposition parties united under the Somali Future Council are still showing different positions regarding participation in the forum announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, as the political conflict between the government and the opposition remains unresolved.

This comes at a time when previous meetings and discussions between the Federal Government and the opposition parties have not resulted in a mutually agreed settlement, particularly regarding electoral issues and the political process in the country.