This archive report was first published on 22 October 2021.
On October 21, 2021, Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble ended their months-long power struggle, agreeing to normalize their relations.
The two leaders, who had been at odds over the past three months, reached a breakthrough after two days of talks mediated by the regional President of Somalia's South West State, Abdiaziz Mohamed Laftagaren.
According to officials, the two sides discussed and resolved several contentious issues, including the legitimacy of Abdullahi Mohamed Nur, whose nomination as Internal Security minister was rejected by Farmaajo.
Under the agreement, Nur will retain his position, while General Bashir Mohamed Jama, who was unilaterally appointed by Roble as acting director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), will become the State Minister of Internal Security.
Additionally, Yasin Abdullahi Mohamud, appointed by Farmaajo as the chief of NISA, will continue to serve in an acting capacity until a permanent appointment is made.
Government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimu stated that both sides have agreed to accelerate the electoral process and collaborate to enhance the security of the election against terrorist acts.
The power struggle between the President and the PM had its roots in a disagreement over how to investigate the alleged kidnap and murder of Ikran Tahlil Farah, a government spy.
