First, the political situation in Somalia
1. Somalia has recently witnessed a tremendous amount of political change, change that points to a lot of success at the political level. So much so, that the Somali people’s confidence in the government is beginning to return. A number of different communities have met regarding their difference and the agreements that have come out of such meetings/conferences constitute a road-map to peace. The Somali people welcome regional and international organizations who are interested in the Somali issue.
2. Transitional Federal Government and the governments of Somaliland (lit translated as Land of Somalis) and the regional Puntland government along with a number of militias belonging to the Somali government have signed an agreement. This is dated 18/02/2012. The agreement is 1) to form a new parliament made up of two houses and 2) prepare a new constitution that allows for a federal system.
