{"id":212213,"date":"2026-04-30T09:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/212213\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:46:13","slug":"former-president-farmaajo-calls-for-unity-as-somalia-approaches-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/212213\/","title":{"rendered":"Former President Farmaajo calls for unity as Somalia approaches elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/thestar.jpg\" alt=\"The Star Logo\" class=\"source-logo-inline\"\/><br \/>by BRIAN ORUTA<br \/>Thursday April 30, 2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1777532017641394267_1465087528521828_6652003027041512262_n.jpg\" alt=\"Former President Farmaajo calls for unity as Somalia approaches elections\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has called for national unity and stronger democratic institutions as Somalia prepares for an upcoming electoral cycle, warning that political stability must take precedence over individual or factional interests.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview with journalist Suleyman Hashi, Farmajo framed Somalia\u2019s political future as a test of institutional resilience rather than a contest between political actors, stressing the importance of cohesion during a period often marked by tension and uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSomalia must move forward through unity and a commitment to strengthening its democratic institutions,\u201d Farmajo said, reiterating a central theme of his post-presidency messaging.<\/p>\n<p>His remarks come as Somalia approaches another pivotal electoral phase, with past cycles frequently characterised by disputes over electoral frameworks, security challenges, and competing political claims.<\/p>\n<p>Farmajo\u2019s intervention is widely seen as an attempt to influence the tone of pre-election debate, placing emphasis on stability and institutional strengthening rather than confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>The former president has remained an active voice in national discussions since leaving office, often advocating for state-building reforms and national reconciliation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Farmajo\u2019s core message remained focused on domestic priorities, particularly the need to safeguard institutional stability during a sensitive electoral period.<\/p>\n<p>Somalia\u2019s political landscape continues to navigate complex challenges, including security threats, federal-state relations, and electoral reform debates.<\/p>\n<p>As the country moves closer to elections, calls for unity and institutional strengthening are expected to remain central themes in political discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Farmajo\u2019s remarks add to ongoing conversations about the direction of Somalia\u2019s democratic process, underscoring both the opportunities and challenges facing the country as it seeks to consolidate governance structures and maintain national cohesion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"by BRIAN ORUTAThursday April 30, 2026 Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has called for national unity 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