Hassan Holds Surprise Opposition Talks

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an unannounced visit to former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as political tensions deepen over constitutional amendments and electoral reforms. The rare meeting is seen as an attempt to ease divisions between the federal government and opposition leaders critical of recent changes expanding presidential powers and altering the electoral system. The talks come amid strained relations with federal member states and uncertainty ahead of the 2026 elections.