Prime Minister Mohammed Roble hosted a crucial iftar gathering with leading politicians from the Hawiye clan, including presidential candidates Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, Abdirahman Abdishakur, and Hassan Khayre, along with pro-Farmaajo regional presidents Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor and Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlaawe. The meeting showcased a relaxed atmosphere, highlighting Roble’s attempts to position himself as a mediator capable of brokering a peaceful resolution to Somalia’s political standoff. Roble leveraged his status as the senior-most Hawiye in government to appeal for restraint, urging leaders to stand down forces and avoid escalating tensions. However, his role remains delicate; the Prime Minister has largely been ceremonial, often bypassed by ministers and constrained by Villa Somalia. Farmaajo’s reliance on Roble as a bridge to the international community underscores both the opportunities and limitations of his position.