In a significant political development, high-level meetings held today and tonight at Villa Somalia have resulted in a consensus on the formation of a new Jubaland administration, with Garbaharey designated as its capital.
The decision marks a turning point in the ongoing tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the current Jubaland leadership under Ahmed Madobe.
Sources close to the talks report that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has delegated full responsibility for implementing the new arrangement to the federal government, while assuming a more symbolic, elder-statesman role in the process.
Political analysts warn that the coming days are likely to be tense, with political friction expected to escalate significantly as the new initiative is put into motion.
The FGS is reportedly strategizing to isolate Ahmed Madobe diplomatically by potentially cutting off his support channels in Dubai, Nairobi, and Addis Ababa.
However, observers note that such a move would be highly complex and politically sensitive, given the regional dynamics and existing international relations.
This latest development could reshape the political landscape in southern Somalia, setting the stage for a power struggle that may define the next phase of federalism in the country.
