Thursday October 2, 2025
Nairobi (HOL) — Regional leaders of Jubaland and Puntland,
along with prominent opposition figures under the Somali Salvation Forum,
convened a meeting in Nairobi on Thursday to discuss Somalia’s political and
security situation.
The meeting brought together Jubaland President Ahmed
Mohamed Islam, Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, former Prime Ministers
Hassan Ali Khayre and Saacid Shirdoon, and Member of Parliament Abdirahman
Abdishakur.
In a joint resolution, the leaders announced the
establishment of the Somali Future Council, uniting the Salvation Forum with
the governments of Jubaland and Puntland. They agreed to hold a follow-up
conference inside Somalia as soon as possible to finalize the Council’s
structure and discuss the country’s political transition.
The leaders also urged Somalis to safeguard national unity,
work towards stability, and resist any actions that could harm the country’s
cohesion. They expressed gratitude to the Government of Kenya for supporting
efforts to ensure Somalia’s stability and development.
The Nairobi meeting comes as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
prepares to travel to Kismayo for talks with Jubaland officials aimed at ending
the political impasse and facilitating upcoming elections.
The Federal Government of Somalia has not yet commented on
the Nairobi meeting or its outcomes.