MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Future Council has sent a letter to the leaders of countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), ahead of their summit in Uganda, calling for support for a political transition in Somalia.

In the letter, the council argues that the current federal government has lost the legitimacy provided by previous political agreements and has failed to pursue an inclusive political settlement.

The Future Council proposed the establishment of a Transitional Council to oversee the country’s governance, restore political legitimacy, and rebuild public trust. According to the proposal, the Transitional Council would manage constitutional and electoral processes until new, legitimate national institutions are established, while ensuring the neutrality of the military and other state institutions.

The council also urged AUSSOM troop-contributing countries to make future military and financial support for Somalia conditional on achieving a broad political agreement among Somali stakeholders.

It argued that linking continued international support to political consensus would help restore legitimacy and protect the progress made through nearly two decades of regional peacekeeping efforts.

The letter comes as political tensions continue over Somalia’s electoral process and constitutional arrangements, with international partners increasingly encouraging dialogue between the federal government and opposition groups.

The Future Council’s appeal represents a significant effort to internationalize Somalia’s political dispute by seeking backing from countries that play a central role in the country’s security. By urging AUSSOM partners to tie future support to a political settlement, the council is attempting to increase pressure on the federal government to negotiate with the opposition. Whether troop-contributing countries embrace this proposal remains uncertain, as many have traditionally emphasized both constitutional governance and political dialogue while avoiding direct involvement in Somalia’s internal political competition.