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The political situation is still blocked, a month after President Farmajo’s term officially ended on February 8. Following the postponement of the presidential election, the opposition no longer recognizes its legitimacy, but no solution has been found despite several talks. Now the international community is worried and demanding results.
Thursday is all somalia has significant partners who have issued a joint statement. The African Union’s mission in Somalia, the UN, the Western embassies, the European Union and Igad, the state conference in the region, but also the powerful Turkey, were all unanimous behind a “call” to Somali political leaders: to resume talks immediately to reach a agreement, by compromise, on the outstanding issues.
The day before, personal talks in Mogadishu between the presidency, the federated states and the opposition had once again ended without result. The effort was to set a date for the indirect presidential election, according to the model agreed in September last year; settle disputes over election commissions; and a roadmap for the transitional period.
Observers of Somali political life point to a serious divide in trust between the incumbent president and his opponents. “The points of friction are questions of power and what kind of government Somalia should have,” the BBC told the BBC. Professor Afyare Elmi from the University of Qatar.
President Farmajo wants to retain power at the head of a central state when regional presidents and the opposition appeal for strengthening federalism.
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