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Mogadishu (WDN)- As political tensions continue to escalate in Somalia, many Somalis and international observers are closely watching to see whether the country’s leaders can reach a compromise through dialogue—or whether the current standoff will push Somalia into a deeper period of political instability.

Although talks between former President Hassan Sheikh and opposition groups have largely collapsed, plunging the country into a political deadlock, efforts by Somali stakeholders and international partners to revive dialogue and prevent further escalation continue. However, many argue that the former president’s unwillingness to compromise remains a major obstacle to meaningful progress and national consensus.

At the same time, opposition groups have intensified pressure on the former president to return to the negotiating table and pursue a political compromise. Amid the growing tensions, former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo returned to the country following a brief trip abroad, arriving at a moment when Somalia is facing one of its most uncertain and politically volatile periods in recent years.

According to source, Farmaajo was said to have cut short of his time overseas due to the concern over the widening political divisions and deepening constitutional uncertainty that have gripped the country. His return comes as tensions continue to rise between the federal government and opposition groups, while disputes over governance, elections, and political legitimacy remain unresolved.