Political Crisis In South-West State And Looming War
The official mandate of President Laftagareen ends on December 19. The SWS regional parliament, however, voted to extend his mandate by one year.
Said Deni: Between Autocratic Tendency And Foreign Backing
A week ago, Said Abdullahi Deni, the president of the Somali region of Puntland, has declared his candidacy to the country’s top seat. In his announcement speech, Deni said his…
How Farmajo Failed The Nation
In the following paragraphs, we are examining recent Somali elections history to explain how Somalia has failed to hold free, fair and peaceful elections under President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s watch.…
SOMALIA: JUNE – MONTHLY DIGEST
Indirect presidential election due on October 10th this year. The national consultation forum for the federal elections which comprises of five states leaders plus Benadir governor and the Prime minister,…
Tyranny Of Majority Rule In Somaliland
Since Somaliland unilaterally declared its independent from the rest of Somalia, after the Somali National Movement (SNM) had secured control over the northern regions, the "central clan" – the Isaaq…
Somali Government Irked By African Union Report
The Somali government was irked by the African Union report from the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission which responded to President Farmajo's request.