Mogadishu, Somalia — The Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, on Sunday received a high-level delegation from the United Kingdom led by British Ambassador Charles King at the Federal Parliament headquarters in Mogadishu.
According to officials, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation as Somalia navigates critical political milestones. The two sides held in-depth discussions on ongoing constitutional review efforts and preparations for the country’s 2026 national elections.
Speaker Madobe briefed the delegation on parliamentary priorities, including legal reforms and institutional capacity-building, while Ambassador King reaffirmed the UK’s continued support for Somalia’s democratic process and governance development.
The talks come at a time when Somalia is working to finalize long-debated constitutional amendments and transition toward a universal suffrage electoral model. Both parties underscored the importance of inclusive dialogue and international partnership in ensuring stability and transparency ahead of the polls.
No further details were released, but sources described the engagement as constructive and aligned with broader international efforts to back Somalia’s state-building agenda.