Somali president meets former leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed amid calls for national dialogue
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Monday January 5, 2026
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a closed-door meeting late Sunday with former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, signaling a possible easing of political tensions as the country faces mounting security and governance challenges.
The talks, held in Mogadishu, were not announced in advance and came against a backdrop of strained relations and divergent political views between the two leaders, lending the meeting added political significance.
In a statement, the Himilo Qaran and led by Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, said the discussions focused on the overall state of the country, with particular attention to political disagreements, security concerns and the current phase of Somalia’s state-building process. The statement emphasized the need for national dialogue and efforts to narrow existing political divides.
According to Himilo Qaran, President Hassan Sheikh underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among political leaders to achieve national unity and find lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the country.
"The president expressed his readiness to convene a national consultation conference as called for by opposition political stakeholders,” the party said, adding that Hassan Sheikh urged Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to play a leading role in ensuring the success of the talks and the achievement of a broad
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, who served as president from 2009 to 2012, welcomed the initiative and said he was prepared to participate in any effort aimed at bringing Somalis together and resolving political differences. He stressed the importance of unity, compromise and genuine dialogue as essential to overcoming the country’s persistent crises.
The meeting is widely seen as a political signal to Somalia’s fragmented political landscape, where disputes over elections, constitutional reforms and power-sharing have repeatedly stalled progress. Analysts say the engagement reflects growing recognition among political leaders of the need for dialogue and compromise as Somalia navigates a delicate period marked by insecurity, economic strain and institutional reform.
SOURCE:-HIIRAAN.COM
Monday January 5, 2026
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a closed-door meeting late Sunday with former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, signaling a possible easing of political tensions as the country faces mounting security and governance challenges.
The talks, held in Mogadishu, were not announced in advance and came against a backdrop of strained relations and divergent political views between the two leaders, lending the meeting added political significance.
In a statement, the Himilo Qaran and led by Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, said the discussions focused on the overall state of the country, with particular attention to political disagreements, security concerns and the current phase of Somalia’s state-building process. The statement emphasized the need for national dialogue and efforts to narrow existing political divides.
According to Himilo Qaran, President Hassan Sheikh underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among political leaders to achieve national unity and find lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the country.
"The president expressed his readiness to convene a national consultation conference as called for by opposition political stakeholders,” the party said, adding that Hassan Sheikh urged Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to play a leading role in ensuring the success of the talks and the achievement of a broad
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, who served as president from 2009 to 2012, welcomed the initiative and said he was prepared to participate in any effort aimed at bringing Somalis together and resolving political differences. He stressed the importance of unity, compromise and genuine dialogue as essential to overcoming the country’s persistent crises.
The meeting is widely seen as a political signal to Somalia’s fragmented political landscape, where disputes over elections, constitutional reforms and power-sharing have repeatedly stalled progress. Analysts say the engagement reflects growing recognition among political leaders of the need for dialogue and compromise as Somalia navigates a delicate period marked by insecurity, economic strain and institutional reform.
SOURCE:-HIIRAAN.COM
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Somali president meets former leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed amid calls for national dialogue
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