Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s high-stakes opposition conference entered its third day in Mogadishu on Friday, drawing increased attention with the participation of prominent women leaders ahead of the event’s closing session.
Organizers say the final communique, expected later today, will include a blistering condemnation of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration.
The opposition is preparing to call out what they describe as failures in governance, national security, and political reconciliation.
Sources close to the conference told reporters that the statement will also urge the international community to “break its silence” and reassess its support for the current federal government, accusing it of marginalizing dissent and undermining democratic norms.
The gathering has brought together influential political figures, civil society activists, and former government officials, signaling a growing rift between opposition groups and Villa Somalia.
Observers are closely watching how today’s communique might reshape the country’s political landscape, especially as Somalia continues to face security challenges and a delicate federal-state relationship.