A representative from Blackie's administration is currently in M-town to lay the groundwork for future negotiations. There has already been an initial meeting in Addis between the two sides that were unfruitful. However, the recent events in war plaqued city has forced Culusow to tone down the rhetoric coming from his end, as well as the endless obsession his admin was showing previously.
For a second time, Blackie has delayed naming his entire cabinet due to the on-going negotiations, he hopes to use some leverage with the vacant positions to come to some kind of terms with Xamar, in return for full recognition & other things.
It's not clear what length Blackie's administration will go to try to work with Culusow, even while Culusow's govt. continues to arm tribal militia to topple the current Kismaayo administration.
Today's meeting to extend time given for Blackie to complete his cabinet.



