These issues specifically touch on the political direction of the conference and the potential impact it may have on the country’s overall situation, particularly regarding the contested 2026 elections.

On the security front, Kismayo’s security has been significantly tightened following intelligence indicating a plot by Al-Shabaab to disrupt the conference, prompting heightened vigilance and new security measures.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that three of the country’s federal member states—Hirshabelle, South West, and Galmudug—have privately welcomed the hosting and organization of the Kismayo Conference, although no official public statement has been made.

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The conference organizers noted that this meeting follows earlier calls made by opposition leaders regarding inclusive political dialogue and consultation.

During the conference, participants are expected to present their political agendas and clarify their demands to the Federal Government.

The main discussions will focus specifically on electoral matters, at a time when the government is implementing local council elections based on a “one person, one vote” system.

The Kismayo conference is attended by a diverse group, including members of civil society, federal parliamentarians, and former senior government officials. The event has also invited former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former prime ministers, and other prominent politicians.

The conference is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, with a joint communiqué expected to outline the agreements reached and the recommendations proposed by the opposition.

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The parties, who previously responded to calls by the Federal Government for dialogue and consultations, are expected to present their political agendas and demands from the government during the Kismayo meeting.

Issues related to elections will also be discussed at the opposition forum, at a time when the Federal Government is moving forward with the implementation of one-person, one-vote local council elections.

The Kismayo meetings will be attended by representatives from various sectors of society, members of the Federal Parliament, and former officials who have previously held public office in the country.

Senior former leaders, including former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, three former Prime Ministers, and other prominent figures, are taking part in the conference being held in Kismayo.

The conference, which is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, is expected to issue a press statement outlining the agreed-upon points, which will be shared with the Federal Government, the public, and the international community.

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Kaab TV has learned that politicians from the Samatabihinta Forum, which includes former national leaders, are also preparing the agenda for the Kismayo conference, which Jubaland has organized.

The Puntland administration has likewise prepared a high-level delegation that will travel to Kismayo ahead of December 10, the scheduled opening date of the conference.

2026 Elections

The main agenda of the Kismayo conference will be the announcement of a unified electoral committee for Somalia.

If announced in Kismayo, this electoral committee would differ from the one established by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, which is currently rejected by opposition groups and some federal member states.

Sources close to the Jubaland presidency told Kaab TV that the Kismayo conference will set the political direction for Somalia in 2026, at a time when the country faces significant political and security uncertainty, as the federal government is confronting strong opposition.

The Kismayo conference is not limited to the 2026 elections; sources say it will also review the federal government structure and power-sharing mechanisms.

This move comes after concerns that President Hassan Sheikh’s administration in Mogadishu has taken actions that could alter the provisional federal constitution.

Since 2004, Somalia has operated under a federal system with elections held every four years. However, opposition politicians and the Puntland and Jubaland administrations suspect that the current Villa Somalia leadership has become a threat to the federal system that allows clans to share power and gives each region its own autonomy.

Meanwhile, reports from Villa Somalia indicate that there are election-related activities underway to establish local councils in only 16 districts of the capital.

This election process is part of the controversial plan pursued by President Hassan Sheikh over the past two years, which he describes as the implementation of one-person, one-vote elections, even though not all eligible voters across the country have been registered.

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But what are clan elders doing to find solutions to this problem? And what role should the youth themselves play in addressing this pressing social issue?

These were among the key topics discussed during the Baraarug Listening Forum held in Kismayo, Jubaland.

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