Friday August 22, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government remains committed to
replacing the country’s long-standing indirect voting system with a one-person,
one-vote election, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Hassan Moalim
said Thursday.
Moalim stressed that the government’s plan will
be implemented through dialogue, not force, and highlighted recent talks with
opposition leaders as a step toward political openness.
“This is the first time that the federal government has
invited the opposition for formal dialogue,” he said, adding that the goal is
to create a peaceful political environment.
Despite progress, the two sides remain divided over proposed
constitutional amendments, particularly changes to Article 4, which governs the
electoral process.
The National Consultative Council previously pledged to hold state presidential elections on November 30 to align federal and regional timelines. But in states where mandates have already expired, no elections have taken place.