From Farmajo to Hassan Sheikh: An Election Decided by Dollars
The parliament “elected” former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a figure with an undisputed legacy of corruption...
Public Anxiety As Somalia Awaits Presidential Election
There is one day left until the May 15 presidential election and anxiety is mounting with uncertainty over who will be Somalia’s next president. The indirect election, which has dragged…
The 4.5 Clan Model: A Somali-owned Solution
For decades, Somalia has been using a clan-power sharing model known as “4.5”. Some believe the model has an external origin (Sodere, 1997) and was institutionalized in the Arta (2000)…
Somalia Elects Parliament Speakers Amid Controversy
Following a tumultuous week, the two chambers of the 11th Somali parliament, whose members were sworn in on April 14, finally elected their speakers...
The Truth Behind The Lido Beach Restaurant Attack
The explosion two days ago at Mogadishu’s restaurant on Lido Beach is believed to be the work of a sophisticated network attempting to destabilize Somalia in order to secure an…
Abdi-Aziz Laftagareen: Loyalty, Integrity And Patriotism
Last month, President Laftagareen was the first president of a regional state to finish Somalia's elections on time. He did it without requesting special accommodation or delays.
Meet Somalia’s Youngest Chief of Staff
Odowa Yusuf Rageh became Somalia's youngest Brigadier General at 32 in 2019.
The “Single Somalia” Paradox
For decades, the United States has upheld a clear position on Somalia’s territorial integrity. Washington recognizes the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in Mogadishu as the country’s sole sovereign authority...
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…