Standoff Over The Federal Elections
Talks and meetings have been taking place in Mogadishu in recent days between regional state leaders, presidential candidates, and foreign diplomats to defuse the escalating standoff over the federal elections.
How Kenya’s Claim To Somalia’s Sea Could Backfire
On Sunday, Kenyan media reported about the withdrawal from the Maritime case now in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). However, Kenya's claim to the Somali Sea is…
Gov’t Functions Despite Elections Deadlock
This past week, we have seen certain stability and a tacit acceptance of the current elections deadlock. The opposition are escalating their antagonizing rhetoric and disruptions, stalling the elections and…
Opposition Pressured President To Accept Their Election Terms
The opposition, both in Mogadishu and in the regional states of Puntland and Jubaland, has decided to use brinkmanship tactics to put pressure on President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to agree…
A Crossroads for Somalia: Decisive Action Needed After Dhusamareb Stalemate
The Dhusamareb meeting between the president, the prime minister and six regional leaders has provided enough evidence that...