The EU Special Representative for Somalia has welcomed the decision of the main opposition coalition to accept an invitation to attend a consultative conference extended by the Federal Government of Somalia, describing it as a positive step towards stability in the country.
The Somali Future Council, which brings together regional leaders and former officials, has confirmed that it will participate in the consultative conference to be held in Mogadishu on 1 February 2026.
The conference was invited directly by the Somali government.
The EU Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that members of the Somali Future Council had accepted the invitation after a meeting, describing it as a “positive and constructive step”.
She added that what is needed now is a conducive environment conducive to fruitful dialogue between the political parties.
The Somali Future Council has previously had strong disagreements with the federal government, particularly over plans to move the country to a “one person, one vote” electoral system.
Although they accepted participation in the conference, the council set a condition that all amendments to the 2012 Interim Constitution be suspended, so that the talks can be fruitful and based on trust.
