Somali Prime Minister Heads to Morocco for MEDays Forum amid Shifting Geopolitics

Somali prime minister heads to Morocco for Medays International Forum

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre departed Tuesday morning for Morocco to attend the 17th Medays International Forum, where he is expected to outline Somalia’s priorities and the government’s agenda on security and governance as the annual gathering convenes leaders and experts from more than 120 countries.

Hosted under the patronage of the King of Morocco, Medays will run Nov. 26–29 under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation.” Organizers say the forum examines rapid shifts in global politics, the future of security, economic transitions and international integration — a remit that has grown more urgent amid widening geopolitical divides.

Barre is scheduled to deliver a speech addressing Somalia’s overall situation, including efforts to enhance security, strengthen governance and advance national priorities. His participation places Somalia’s agenda within a high-level discussion on how states navigate competing interests and systemic strains in the international order.

The Medays International Forum has built its reputation as a platform for decision-makers, policy thinkers and business leaders to probe the consequences of political realignment and economic change. This year’s deliberations are designed to tackle the fractures shaping today’s international relations — from contested norms to uneven development — and to test practical remedies for cooperation.

Beyond top-line geopolitics, the agenda highlights the mechanics of resilience: the institutions that underpin governance, the policies that stabilize economies and the partnerships that support security. For Somalia, those themes mirror domestic priorities the government has flagged — improving safety for citizens, consolidating reforms and advancing national programs.

Organizers note the 2025 theme directly highlights one of the most pressing challenges facing global governance: the erosion of a consensus-based international order. By drawing senior figures from across regions, the forum aims to frame not only what is broken but how states can recalibrate engagement to manage competition and revive cooperation.

Barre’s visit underscores Somalia’s engagement in multilateral forums at a moment when policy choices in security, governance and economic management are deeply interconnected with global debates. With delegates spanning government, diplomacy, business and civil society, Medays offers a stage for states to articulate priorities, seek partners and test ideas in front of a diverse audience.

The prime minister’s office did not immediately release details of his bilateral schedule, but officials said his address will set out the government’s broader direction and its approach to regional and international cooperation.

The 17th edition of Medays is expected to produce communiqués and recommendations reflecting the four-day exchanges. Organizers say those findings will emphasize actionable proposals and cross-regional perspectives, consistent with the forum’s aim to move beyond diagnosis toward policy-relevant outcomes.

As the sessions open in Morocco, Somalia’s delegation will join counterparts in examining how to navigate polarization without surrendering prospects for collective problem-solving — a central test that frames this year’s Medays agenda.

By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.