By Goth Mohamed Goth
MOGADISHU — The National Conference on the Voice of Somali Women, which concluded in Mogadishu, has called on Somalia’s Federal President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to urgently launch an all-inclusive national dialogue aimed at finding a political resolution to the country’s volatile situation.
In a press release issued at the end of the gathering, the conference stressed that any meaningful negotiation process must include the active participation of civil society, particularly Somali women, to ensure a sustainable solution grounded in consensus and mutual respect.
The national conference, focused on amplifying women’s voices in peacebuilding, expressed deep concern over Somalia’s political climate following recent clashes between government forces and opposition factions.
The statement noted that Somalia is navigating a sensitive period, especially in light of the confrontations between federal troops and some opposition groups, which have resulted in deaths, injuries, displacement, and widespread property damage.
Somali women at the conference reaffirmed that a lasting resolution can only be achieved through dialogue, patience, political compromise, and reconciliation. They underscored that violence and the use of force cannot yield what is attainable through negotiated settlement.
The conference further urged the federal government and opposition stakeholders to cease all actions and rhetoric that could escalate political tensions or endanger peace and stability in Mogadishu and across the nation.
On the electoral front, the conference called on political actors to agree on an inclusive, transparent, fair, and credible electoral process—one that would bolster public confidence and ensure long-term political stability.
Finally, the Somali people were urged to stand united in defending peace, preserving social cohesion, and protecting national stability—working together to safeguard the lives of citizens, property, and the future of their country.
