The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the signing on 25 August 2025 of the agreement on the Revised Electoral Framework between H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia and one political wing of the Salvation Forum, the main Somali opposition alliance, paving the way for the election of the upcoming federal President and Members of Parliament of Somalia.

The Chairperson call on all signatories to the Agreement to proceed with its scrupulous implementation. He urges all Somali stakeholders to extend full support to the consolidation of this political achievement, and to resort to dialogue and consensus in resolving all pending issues in the electoral process.

The Chairperson encourages the international community to continue supporting the democratic and state building process in Somalia in accordance with priorities defined by the Somali institutions.

The African Union reaffirms its unwavering commitment to accompanying Somalia and the Somali people on the path of peace, security, and stability.

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