AU, UN urge dialogue and restraint as federal-Southwest tensions escalate
Sunday March 29, 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s mounting political strain drew an urgent appeal on Sunday from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, who called on leaders to step back from confrontation and return to talks as tensions rose between the federal government and Southwest State.
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was following developments in Southwest State closely and pressed Somali leaders to settle their disputes through peaceful, inclusive engagement.
“The African Union underscores that differences…