Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is scheduled to travel to Kismayo amid rising political tension between the federal government and Jubbaland.
His potential visit to Kismayo aims to address ongoing political tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubbaland administration, under the respective leadership’s of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and President Ahmed Madobe.
These tensions have intensified around the organization of upcoming national and regional elections.
The federal government seeks to promote transparency and unity across all states, while Jubbaland’s administration reportedly harbors reservations about the election model and the federal involvement, which it views as potentially intrusive.
The visit is expected to involve direct discussions with regional leaders to foster cooperation and reduce friction amid heightened political stakes.