Technical committees representing the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition groups are holding another round of meetings in Mogadishu today, as diplomatic efforts intensify to pave the way for direct political talks aimed at resolving the country’s electoral dispute.

The meetings, which began on Tuesday, are understood to be facilitated by Türkiye, with Western representatives also reportedly involved in efforts to build confidence between the two sides and create a framework acceptable to both parties.

The renewed engagement follows earlier diplomatic initiatives that failed to produce a formal breakthrough in the standoff between the government and opposition over Somalia’s electoral process.

The opposition, organised under the Somali Future Council, had previously rejected talks led exclusively by Türkiye, arguing that Ankara was not viewed as a neutral mediator by all sides.

According to emerging reports, Türkiye is now coordinating with Western partners in an attempt to strengthen the mediation process and improve prospects for a negotiated political settlement.

The latest efforts come amid growing international concern over the deepening political tensions linked to Somalia’s electoral roadmap. Diplomats and political observers fear that the dispute could escalate further if the parties fail to reach a timely agreement.

The outcome of the technical-level meetings remains uncertain. However, the discussions are being closely watched as a possible step toward direct negotiations between federal government leaders and the opposition.