MOGADISHU, Somalia – The former president of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo returned to the country on Friday from Doha, Qatar.
Multiple sources confirmed Farmaajo’s comeback from Doha, Qatar where he has been staying since his defeat in the May 2022 presidential election came at a request for mediation.
The sources add that the aim of Farmaajo’s trip is based on mediation between Villa Somalia and Puntland leader Said Deni, who have been loggerheads for two years.
Farmaajo ruled Somalia for nearly five years. He is credited for the reform of the army, fighting against corruption by setting up biometric registration.
President Hassan Sheikh met with Farmaajo in Doha last month and discussed the country’s situation and goals achieved.
Hassan Sheikh is under pressure to launch the second phase of army offensive against Al-Shabaab and reconcile with Puntland state.
Also, Farmaajo’s return comes as opposition warns Villa Somalia against amendment of the Constitution to abolish the PM post and put Somalia into presidential rule.
