MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States urged Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders to compromise after talks over the country’s political future stalled.
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia praised both sides for engaging in dialogue but called for mutual concessions to move negotiations forward.
“Dialogue and compromise are difficult but essential,” the embassy said, urging Somali leaders to continue working toward a political agreement.
The embassy said a unified Somali-led political process would help counter terrorism, strengthen governance and advance shared international priorities.
The international community is closely monitoring developments and awaiting tangible progress from discussions that have yet to produce agreement.
Talks between the federal government and the Future Council have reached an impasse, with no breakthrough announced after recent meetings.
The dispute centers on Somalia’s electoral system, with authorities proposing a transition to direct nationwide voting.
Government officials say the one-person, one-vote model would replace the clan-based power-sharing system and advance democratic reforms.
Opposition leaders are expected to hold a news conference outlining why negotiations at Villa Somalia concluded without agreement.