By Isha Qarsoon [1] The electoral framework is fundamental to balancing central authority and regional autonomy in a federal system. It establishes the power structures necessary to sustain this balance, ensuring that governance is distributed between the central government and the Member States. Since adopting federalism, Somalia have not had a national electoral system to...
By Hassan Yusuf The Somali Regional State Communication Affairs Bureau’s recent response to corruption allegations raised by the Somali Federalist Party presents a familiar pattern of outright denial, deflection, and counter-accusations. The Bureau dismisses claims of stalled infrastructure projects and financial mismanagement as a “defamation campaign,” attempting to maintain an image of effective governance under...
By Abdikarim Haji Abdi Buh In the shadows of the digital world, extremist groups like Al-Shabaab continue to exploit online platforms to spread their toxic ideology, radicalize vulnerable youth, and orchestrate violence. The recent crackdown by the Somali government, which led to the shutdown of more than ten extremist affiliated online platforms, marks a crucial...
By Abdisalam Ali Farah The changing role of Somali women represents a profound shift in the country’s social, economic, and political landscape. Once marginalized, Somali women have emerged as key figures in education, healthcare, business, and politics. The traditional gender disparities that once kept girls from pursuing education have diminished significantly in recent years, with...
By Ahmed A. Yusuf The latest episode of Somali Politics: The Never-Ending Soap Opera! featuring President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a cast of exhausted soldiers, disappearing weapons, and Al-Shabaab—the only side that seems to be winning this so-called war. Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has emerged once again to deliver his signature blend of disappointment and...
By Mohamed Ali (Geelmaal) Somalia, a nation that has endured decades of state collapse and protracted internal conflict, remains a complex and fragile state. Its political system, characterized by fragmentation and weak central authority, has struggled to achieve stability and cohesion. Following the adoption of the federal charter in 2012, Somalia embraced a federal political...
By Abdiqani Haji Abdi Blessings, Queen Boodo, restrictions, and accusations of murder and conspiracy—these were the dominant themes in Villa Hargeisa yesterday as the Somali House of Representatives descended into chaos. What was supposed to be a structured parliamentary session turned into an all-out brawl of shouting, accusations, and finger-pointing. The agenda was thrown out...
By Mohamed Fatah Puntland has been at the forefront of a critical and sustained military campaign against ISIS (Daacish) terrorists, achieving significant gains in the Bari region of Cal Miskaad mountains, where the group has established a stronghold. From this base, ISIS has orchestrated terrorist activities not only within Puntland but also across Somalia and...
By Abdullahi A. Nor In the grand theatre of Somali politics, where irony and hypocrisy often take center stage, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has managed to pull off a spectacular act. Once a vocal critic of weaponizing civil aviation, he has now become its master practitioner. In a move that would make even the most...
By Mohamed A Yasin It seems the sun hasn’t been shining on Somalia lately. If anything, it’s been hidden behind a thick cloud of political fragmentation and security woes, all worsened by the U.S. deciding to cut off its financial lifeline. And let me tell you, when the U.S. pulls the plug on Somalia’s aid—humanitarian,...