Mogadishu, Somalia – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to convene an extraordinary meeting in the capital, Mogadishu, bringing together the Presidents of Southwest, Galmudug, and HirShabelle states — Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoorqoor, and Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlawe, respectively.
Although the Villa Somalia has not disclosed an official agenda, government insiders suggest the high-level meeting will center on the country’s political transition and the roadmap toward the 2026 national elections. The talks are also expected to address federal–state relations, electoral systems, and security coordination amid ongoing efforts to stabilize areas recently recovered from al-Shabab.
The gathering comes at a pivotal moment as Somalia moves to consolidate gains from its state-building process and align federal and regional priorities ahead of the next electoral cycle. With the government pushing for a “one-person, one-vote” election, discussions are likely to explore practical steps for implementing electoral reforms and strengthening institutional collaboration.
Observers view the meeting as a crucial test of unity and dialogue within Somalia’s federal structure. Relations between the central government and some federal member states have at times been strained over resource sharing and governance responsibilities. By bringing the regional leaders together, President Mohamud seeks to foster consensus on the nation’s political direction and reinforce cooperation in the final stretch of his administration’s mandate.
The outcome of the talks could shape Somalia’s political landscape in the months ahead, determining whether the country can sustain its momentum toward a more inclusive and stable democratic future.