Garowe Conference Unfolds: Puntland Engages with Former Presidents

On March 23, 2024, the Government of Puntland convened a crucial assembly at Puntland state house, to address Somalia’s pressing political dynamics.

This gathering saw the participation of notable figures, including President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, former Somali Presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, alongside Vice President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor. Also present were Speaker Abdirisaq Ahmed Said, First Deputy Speaker Mohamed Bari, and members of both the Federal and Puntland Parliaments.

While specific agenda items were not disclosed, the primary focus seemed to be the current Somalia president Hassan Shiekhs proposed constitutional amendments.

Significant deliberations occurred yesterday among the former presidents and current Puntland president, centering on constitutional matters.

Today, the Puntland state house remains closed, with expectations high for forthcoming meetings and consequential outcomes.