Jubbaland has severed all ties with Somalia’s federal government thus marking a significant escalation in the strained relations between the regional state and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration.
This move, announced by the Jubbaland cabinet on Thursday, accuses the federal government of abusing power and violating the constitution.
Jubbaland has declared a halt to all cooperative engagements with the federal government.
This includes rejecting constitutional amendments passed by the federal parliament, which they claim undermine regional autonomy.
The region has long expressed grievances over issues such as resource sharing, political marginalization, and a lack of consultation in critical national decisions.
The decision to cut off ties between the regional state and federal government could have serious ramifications.
First, it could hinder ongoing federalization efforts and the unity required for Somalia’s stabilization.
Secondly, it might exacerbate security challenges in Jubbaland, given the ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab, where cooperation between federal and regional forces is essential.
Thirdly, it could also stall national reconciliation and the constitutional review process.
The federal government has not yet responded to Jubbaland’s announcement.
However, this development underscores the urgency of addressing intergovernmental disputes to preserve Somalia’s fragile federal system and foster unity.
