Why Somalia’s President Cannot Afford to Upset Turkey
Compared to the warm welcome of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, with whom Erdogan had a more than cordial relationship, the cold reception given to Mohamud is a testimony of…
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)…
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…
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...
Beledweyne Bombings: Who Is Behind?
On Wednesday evening, a suicide bomber blew himself at Lamagalay compound in Beledweyne killing MP Amina Mohamed Abdi and her security detail. The MP was walking to meet Hirshabelle President…
Canadian Forces Abuses In Somalia, 29 Years Later
Canadian soldiers sent to Somalia as part of the global humanitarian effort captured a 16 year-old child named Shidane Abukar Arone and viciously tortured him to death in their camp.