By Asha Elmi

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali Salvation Forum comprising opposition groups to the federal government, has warmly welcomed the announcement by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding the opening of the Political and Community Leaders Consultative Forum, scheduled to take place in Mogadishu on June 15, 2025.

The Forum emphasized the importance of genuine dialogue to address the country’s political uncertainty as well as its security, political, and economic challenges.

“The Somali Consultative Forum fully supports the consultative forum announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, scheduled for June 15, 2025,” the Forum said in a statement.

In an official statement issued on June 1, 2025, the Forum called for a consultative process focused on key national issues, particularly political disputes and security matters.

Key points proposed by the Forum include:

• The consultation must focus on creating sustainable solutions to political conflicts, including reviewing the provisional constitution and upcoming federal and state elections, while emphasizing the elimination of Al shabaab and ISIS.
• The forum should include participation from all federal member states and opposition political leaders to ensure a comprehensive national dialogue.
• The consultation agenda must be clear and include specific points for detailed discussion throughout the process.

The Somali Salvation Forum’s call follows President Hassan’s announcement that the Political and Community Leaders Consultative Forum will open on June 15, 2025, in Mogadishu, with the aim of establishing a genuine dialogue based on the national interest.