Somali leader urges political dialogue, reaffirms support for direct elections

You are a senior international journalist. First, read the source news carefully and decide whether it is best written as:

Breaking News → urgent, fast-moving event, immediate facts first.

Feature Story → human, textured, on-the-ground narrative.

Opinion/Analysis → reflective, interpretive, connecting events to wider trends.

Based on the content, automatically choose the right style (don’t ask me to specify) and rewrite into an original piece for a global audience.

Rules:

Length: 700–1100 words depending on style.

Tone: Human, warm, textured, with the voice of an experienced AP reporter.

Content: Use your own words and perspective—don’t just paraphrase. Add authentic quotes, cultural references, anecdotes, and data when appropriate. Connect to wider global trends and ask readers thoughtful questions.

SEO: Keep language clear, keywords natural, and avoid robotic phrasing.

Style detection logic:

If the source is time-sensitive and event-driven → Breaking News (shorter, urgent).

If the source is more human, cultural, or storytelling → Feature.

If the source is complex, political, or invites interpretation → Opinion/Analysis.

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     By Ali Musa
     Axadle Times international–Monitoring.

     Somali leader calls for political dialogue, maintains stance on direct elections  

     MOGADISHU, Sept 29 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday reiterated his willingness to engage with political stakeholders to resolve disputes over key national issues, including contested constitutional amendments and the format of the 2026 elections.

     Speaking at the opening of the seventh session of the federal parliament in Mogadishu, Mohamud said there was no change in his stance on holding direct elections, a long-standing goal of his administration.

     “There is no shift in our position. We are committed to ensuring one-person, one-vote elections,” he said.

     Mohamud did not address recent public concerns regarding the sale of state-owned land, an issue that has sparked criticism from opposition figures and civil society groups.

     Tensions have been building between the federal government and some member states over the constitutional review process and the path toward national elections. The president has faced calls to consult more broadly and ensure consensus on major political reforms.

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