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Somali leaders remain divided over electoral reforms, with talks stalled over voting method and timing amid security and federalism disputes.
Somali federal government and opposition leaders are locked in stalled talks over electoral reforms, with the government pushing for direct elections and the opposition rejecting the timeline due to security risks and lack of consensus.
Disagreements center on shifting from clan-based voting to universal suffrage, particularly regarding December 2025 local elections in Benadir.
The talks, delayed and suspended for internal consultations, highlight deep divisions over governance, federalism, and power-sharing.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders convened in Kismayo demanding inclusive processes, warning that exclusion could fuel instability.
The situation remains tense amid unresolved constitutional gaps and regional tensions, including Somaliland’s de facto independence and Israel’s recognition of its sovereignty.
Los líderes somalíes siguen divididos sobre las reformas electorales, con conversaciones estancadas sobre el método de votación y el calendario en medio de disputas de seguridad y federalismo.