In a letter to UN Special Representative James Swan, Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, said that the C6+ group, created after 2010 to help guide Somalia’s recovery after conflict, is no longer needed.
Why the C6+ Group Was Formed?
He explained that the group was formed when Somalia was politically unstable and going through a transition. But now, Somalia has changed.
It has a working government, growing democratic systems, and a clear plan for peace and development.
Minister Omar added that continuing to mention the C6+ makes it seem like Somalia is still being controlled by outside powers, which is not true and hurts the image of Somalia’s government.
This statement comes as Somalia continues its fight against Al-Shabaab militants.
Over the past year, Somali forces—along with clan militias and the African Union mission (ATMIS)—have taken back several areas in central Somalia.
Somalia Fight Against Al-Shabaab
Still, Al-Shabaab remains dangerous.
Especially in Mogadishu, where they continue to carry out attacks.
Despite these security issues, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government wants future international support to be based on equal partnerships and shared goals, not through outdated structures.
Omar finished by saying that the C6+ is now outdated and doesn’t fit Somalia’s current situation.
The C6+ Group includes Somalia’s long-time partners: the UN, AU, EU, IGAD, US, and UK, who have supported Somalia’s rebuilding process for more than ten years.
