Somalia on Brink of Collapse: Jubaland and Puntland Leaders Meet in Mogadishu to Broker Lasting Agreement

Somalia's Presidents Unite in Mogadishu for High-Stakes Talks

The presidents of Jubaland and Puntland arrived in Mogadishu yesterday, marking a significant step towards resolving long-standing electoral disputes that have hindered Somalia's transition to democracy. Ahmed Mohamed Islam, President of Jubaland, and Saeed Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland, met with the country's parliament and political elite in a rare display of unity among Somalia's fragmented federalist regions.