Somalia’s former Planning Minister, Abdirahman Aynte, has launched the Xaqsoor Party—a grassroots-driven movement that he says will remodel the country’s political future.
Aynte stated that the party will confront systemic injustice, dismantle entrenched corruption, and transform the nation.
“Injustice is Somalia’s number one, two, and three calamities,” Aynte told more than a thousand supporters at the launch.
“When injustice goes unchecked, corruption flourishes, insecurity spreads, and clan divisions harden. We formed Xaqsoor to fight that injustice so the law protects every citizen, power answers to the people, and every Somali child can build a bright future right here at home.”
The party was unveiled during a high-energy convention at Mogadishu’s Afrik Hotel.
Its formation follows over a year of nationwide consultations with citizens from all walks of life, including politicians, educators, youth, business leaders, and civil society activists.
Alongside Aynte, who was unanimously elected as the party’s leader, Abdi Ahmed Mohamed Baafo—a former Agriculture Minister and respected academic—was named Chair of the Central Committee.
“Xaqsoor is more than a political party. It’s a movement built on our Islamic values and Somali identity—focused on giving voice to the silent majority who want an end to politics as usual,” said Baafo.
Xaqsoor, which means “justice” or “fair share” in Somali, positions itself not only as a political entity but also as a national cause—uniting Somalis across generations and regions behind a shared vision of justice, unity, and inclusive development.
The party’s newly unveiled Executive Council includes two deputy leaders, a secretary-general, and a 19-member leadership team responsible for key portfolios such as governance, youth engagement, diaspora relations, and social services.
The council draws from a broad coalition of experienced politicians, civil society voices, business figures, and youth leaders.
The launch comes at a critical time in Somalia’s journey toward stability, as the nation works to strengthen its institutions, expand economic opportunity, and secure lasting peace.
Xaqsoor’s founders say the party will harness this momentum by advocating for systemic reforms, citizen-centered governance, and greater transparency in public service.
The party now plans to embark on a nationwide mobilization campaign to expand its grassroots base and prepare for participation in the 2026 elections.
The launch also coincides with a period of shifting
political alignments in the country, as the electoral body begins mass voter
registration ahead of the polls.
