MOGADISHU (KAAB TV) – Mogadishu prepares for the 7th session of the 11th Parliament opening on September 29, 2025. Key political figures mobilize now.
Preparations for the session are currently underway, with key political figures mobilizing ahead of the event. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to return to Mogadishu in the coming hours after attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
His arrival is highly anticipated as he is scheduled to deliver the constitutional opening address, marking the formal commencement of the parliamentary session.
In accordance with Article 90 of the Somali Constitution, the President of the Federal Republic must open each parliamentary session by delivering a speech to outline the government’s achievements, challenges, and policy priorities for the upcoming legislative period.
This speech serves as a vital guide for both Parliament and the public regarding the government’s direction and objectives.
Sources close to the presidency confirm that President Mohamud is en route from the United States and will preside over the opening session on Monday. This session has been postponed multiple times in recent months due to political disagreements and logistical challenges.
Members of both Houses of Parliament, including those currently abroad, have been instructed to return to the capital to participate in the session’s opening. The return of parliamentarians signals the resumption of formal legislative activities after a period of relative inactivity.
The 7th parliamentary session is expected to unfold amid a politically charged atmosphere. Several opposition members of Parliament have recently submitted motions that could challenge the current government’s agenda.
Political analysts suggest that the session may see intense debates, with opposition parties mobilizing efforts to push back against some government policies.
As Somalia continues its complex journey toward political stability and democratic governance, the opening of this parliamentary session will be a critical test of the country’s institutional resilience and political will.