The planned visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu has sparked significant controversy, with Somali opposition figures criticizing the move as a “strategic blunder” and indicative of a “flawed foreign policy.”
Yusuf Haji Abdi, Secretary of Resource and Environment at the Himilo Qaran Party, has been particularly vocal, suggesting that the visit seems motivated more by “personal ambitions” rather than genuine “national interests.”
This criticism reflects broader tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, particularly in light of recent geopolitical developments and historical disputes.
The opposition’s strong reaction underscores the sensitivity of diplomatic engagements in the region and the potential for such visits to exacerbate existing political divisions.