High-stakes talks between the Somali Federal Government and the opposition Council of the Future ended without an agreement. The discussions, held at the Halane base under heavy security, failed to resolve key disputes over the electoral process.
The government proposed forming technical committees to address disputed points, which the opposition viewed as a tactic to delay progress. The opposition rejected the proposal, demanding a more immediate political settlement before the May 15 deadline.
The venue, Halane base, hosted foreign diplomats and security agencies, underscoring international involvement in Somali politics. The breakdown occurred just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term expires, heightening fears of a constitutional crisis.