Somalia: Jubaland President heading to Puntland

KISMAYO, Somalia, July 7, 2015 (Garowe Online)-A delegation led by Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamud Islam Madobe is poised to arrive in Puntland for key talks in the coming  days, Garowe Online reports.

During his stay in Puntland, Jubaland leader will hold talks with Puntland leadership, traditional leaders and civil society about Galmudug administration, federalism implementation, and the relations among Puntland, Jubaland and Mogadishu-based Federal Government.

Unconfirmed reports say, President Madobe may mediate between President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali and former Security commander Gen. Mohiyadin Ahmed Musse.

On June 6, Jubaland broke off all relations with Somalia Federal Government over the passing of controversial vote of no-confidence against Jubba regional assembly.

The visit by Jubaland leader to Puntland marks the second in the year, 2015. 

GAROWE ONLINE