Opinion
A historic step toward democracy in Somalia
Somalia is witnessing a defining moment in its political history as residents of the capital city, Mogadishu, participate in municipal elections, an e...
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The most viable electoral solution for Somalia’s upcoming 2026/2027 elections
As Somalia approaches the 2026/2027 electoral cycle, the country stands at a critical political crossroads. With no agreed-upon electoral framework an...
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The Economic Cost of Khat (Mira) to Somalia
Khat—known as mira in Kenya—has become one of the most significant and persistent economic drains on Somalia’s fragile economy. According to the...
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Somalia’s election standoff is a referendum on its post-transition state
Somalia’s latest political confrontation is not merely another dispute over timelines, term limits, or electoral modalities. It is a stress test of ...
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Somalia’s 2026 election risks a legitimacy crisis
For the past 25 years, Somalia’s political transitions have not succeeded by accident. They were sustained through international engagement, pressur...
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Siyaasiyiinta Soomaaliyeed iyo bulshada waxa u dhaxeeya ee loo baahanyahay inay fahmaan
Labaatan iyo shantii sanno ee u dambeysay siyaasadda iyo siyaasiyiinta Soomaaliya, waxay noqdeen wax lagu cabiri karo hal dhacdo, wajiyada siyaasiyiin...
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A Looming Disaster: The one-sided and disputed election process led by Villa Somalia threatens Somalia’s stability and state-building efforts
Somalia stands at a dangerous crossroads. At a time when the country urgently needs unity, institutional trust, and adherence to constitutional order,...
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What does good governance and effective administration look like?
For a long time, the Somali people have experienced administrations that failed to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them....
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Saameynta deyn cafiska Soomaaliya iyo gogol xaarka in deymo cusub la qaato (Falanqeyn iyo Talooyin)
Dadaalo inta badan soo bilowday 2016 ayaa Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya oo kaashanaysa dowlado iyo hay’ado caalami ah waxay baadi goob u gashay sid...
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Trump’s ‘Garbage’ Politics Has a Name
Trump’s dehumanizing attack on Somalis is a warning about who this country is willing to cast out of “We the People.”...
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