International Community Sending Mixed Messages On Somalia

In what appears to be a political gaffe the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi also urged the Federal Government of Somalia to transfer power.

“As a close partner,  is deeply concerned about the lack of political will by all to seek a solution. The FGS  is obliged to secure swift transfer of power, as are all political actors. A successful way forward requires courageous leaders seeking consensus. #Somalia” tweeted the Norwegian Embassy although no elections have taken place.

“Somalia’s leaders need to find a compromise leading to an immediate electoral process and a peaceful transfer of power, through the implementation of the September 17 agreement” said High Representative / Vice-President of the European Union Josep Borrell, on the current political situation in Somalia.

The Puntland and Jubaland leaders, signatories of the 17 September electoral model, have boycotted the electoral summit currently underway in Mogadishu.

This article first appeared in the © Puntland Post, 2021 and is republished with permission