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Somali government and opposition agree to continue political talks to ease tensions

Somalia's federal government and opposition representatives have agreed to continue political dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the country's political future. The Ministry of Information released a joint statement on Wednesday.

An official meeting room with national flags on display
An official meeting room with national flags on displayPhoto: Werner Pfennig / Pexels
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Somalia's federal government and opposition representatives have agreed to continue political dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the country's political future. The Ministry of Information issued a joint statement on the matter on Wednesday.

According to the statement reported by AllAfrica, the parties said the talks would continue on a constructive footing. The dialogue is expected to cover topics such as electoral arrangements and institutional issues.

Somalia has long faced a range of challenges in security and political stability. The continuation of dialogue between the government and the opposition signals that the search for consensus between the sides is ongoing.

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