Somalia: Somali President Opens National Dialogue As Key Opposition, Regions Boycott

Somalia: Somali President Opens National Dialogue As Key Opposition, Regions Boycott

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday officially opened a national dialogue forum in Mogadishu aimed at advancing constitutional reforms and state-building efforts, but the meeting was overshadowed by a boycott from key opposition figures and regional states.

Somali Prime Minister Chairs the second day of the national dialogue which is underway in Mogadishu

The National Consultative meeting in which the incumbent Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially launched yesterday has entered its second day as the meeting officially kicked-off in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital. Although the meeting is at national level, it seems that the Salvation and National Rescue Council which brings together the former Somali leaders are not in attendance. The meeting which is intended to speed up the state-bui…

Somalia’s National Dialogue Forum Opens Amid Opposition Boycott and Tensions – Media Talk Africa

Somalia's Path to Unity: National Dialogue Forum Opens Amid Boycotts and Tensions In a significant step towards advancing constitutional reforms and state-build

Somalia’s President Opens National Dialogue Forum on Political Future – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has officially opened the National Dialogue Forum to discuss the country’s political future. Key agenda items include strengthening national unity, completing the constitution, election processes, the fight against terrorism, and building stronger governance The forum has faced criticism from opposition leaders who claim it won’t properly address election-related disputes. In his …