Mogadishu, -National Consultative Council (NCC) Conference followed the second day at Mogadishu, with Somali leaders holding intensive deliberations on key political, constitutional and security issues that are expected to shape the country’s future governance framework.
The forum was officially opened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, bringing together leaders of the Union Member States (FMS), governor of Banadir region and significantly – the leaders of SSC-Khaatumo, marking his first participation in such federal level dialogue. However, the Pantoland and Jabrand administrations highlight the fundamental political rift, especially as they do not exist in consultations.
The NCC focuses on reaching agreements on four major areas of national importance.
Finalizing the Interim Constitution – Leaders are discussing how to complete and adopt Somalia’s long-lagged interim constitution, with the aim of shifting it to a permanent legal instrument that solidifies the country’s federal framework. The discussion focuses on establishing a direct, comprehensive election process that ensures fairness and political stability. Strengthening National Security – The Council aims to consider security cooperation between the federal government and member states and coordinate efforts against al-Shabaab and other unstable groups. The focus will include strengthening joint security operations and intelligence sharing mechanisms. Federalism and Power Shearing – Representatives are working on a balance of power between the federal government and member states, including the management of natural resources, fiscal decentralization, and clarity of intergovernmental roles. Somalia stands at a pivotal moment as it seeks to complete the national construction process. Complete the constitution and reform the electoral system are prerequisites for democratic integration, and coordinated security efforts are key to eliminating the threat of terrorists and achieving long-term peace. Sign up for the AllAfrica newsletter for free
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The meeting is being held at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu, and is expected to continue until a practical agreement is reached on the items under discussion.
The outcome of this summit could redefine Somali’s political structure. A successful conclusion could lead to a more unified approach to governance and security, bringing the country closer to holding one reliable voter election. Conversely, the lack of Puntland and Jubbaland highlights the vulnerability of the federal system and could hinder the implementation of a national agreement.
Since the adoption of the interim constitution in 2012, Somalia has struggled with competing visions of federalism, security sector reform and political decentralization. Several NCC conferences over the past few years have tried to resolve differences between Mogadishu and federal member states, but in many cases, they have achieved mixed results. This latest talks are seen as a new push to break deadlocks and move the people into a more stable and institutionalized political order.
