Somalia’s Opposition Plans to Close Ranks Against Hassan Sheikh

Mogadishu (WDN) — Somalia’s fractured opposition is attempting something that has repeatedly eluded it: putting aside bitter personal and political rivalries to build a united front against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Members of the opposition Future Council have begun a series of meetings and telephone consultations aimed at resolving their internal disputes and creating a common political strategy for confronting the president.

The effort reflects a growing recognition among opposition figures that their greatest weakness has not necessarily been a lack of political influence—but their inability to act together.

For years, Somalia’s opposition has often appeared divided against itself, with senior figures exchanging accusations and carrying unresolved political grievances from previous administrations. Now, they are attempting to bridge those differences.