MOGADISHU – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally invited the Somali Future Council to take part in a national consultative meeting scheduled for May 10, 2026, as part of ongoing federal efforts to promote inclusive political dialogue. The invitation follows a series of consultations the president has held with political leaders, former national figures, traditional elders, and civil society representatives, all aimed at forging consensus on key national priorities.
The upcoming meeting is expected to convene a wide range of stakeholders to address critical issues related to governance, national unity, and the country’s political trajectory. The Federal Government continues to prioritize inclusive engagement and dialogue as essential pillars for advancing stability, democratic processes, and long-term state-building in Somalia.
Background: The Somali Future Council
The Somali Future Council (Kutlada Mustaqbal) is a political alliance formed in October 2025 by key opposition figures, including the presidents of Puntland and Jubaland, former prime ministers, and leading members of the Somali Salvation Forum. The council was established as a unified platform to steer the country through its next phase of political transition, presenting a coordinated opposition front ahead of national dialogue. The invitation to the May 10 meeting follows a series of engagements between the government and the Future Council, including high-level talks held in February 2026 aimed at resolving disputes over elections and constitutional reforms. Those discussions concentrated on electoral consensus, security cooperation, and humanitarian crises, though deep disagreements, particularly over the proposed “one-person, one-vote” system versus indirect elections, prevented a final resolution at the time.
The Federal Government has maintained that the May 10 consultative meeting represents a renewed opportunity for dialogue. The United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has welcomed the invitation, describing it as a constructive step toward building consensus on critical national issues. The Somali Future Council had previously indicated its willingness to engage in dialogue, though it has remained firm in its opposition to what it describes as unilateral government decisions regarding the country’s electoral framework.
