Somalia’s Political Season Kicks Off, With Familiar Discord
Somalia’s election season has begun, and with it, familiar tensions over process and power. A planned national dialogue may offer a way forward.
Staff Writer
Somalia at a Crossroads: Reconciliation Towards Universal Suffrage
As federal tensions rise and elections loom, Somalia stands at a critical political crossroads. The choices made now will shape the nation’s future.
Inside the Somalia-Turkey Oil Agreement
Somalia and Turkey’s new energy deal promises major gains — but also risks that could reshape the nation's future.
A Line Drawn in Las Anod: Somalia’s Unity Takes a Decisive Turn
Prime Minister Barre's visit to the transitional state of SSC-Khatumo marks a quiet but historic pivot in the country’s prolonged struggle to restore national unity.
President’s Call for Dialogue Tests Somalia’s Fragile Progress
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Eid al-Fitr message came with more than the customary goodwill—it carried an open invitation to his political rivals and national leaders to engage in dialogue.
Ports, Power, and U.S. Policy in Somalia
Somalia asserts its sovereignty and strategic importance through its ports and power of unity
Why VOA Must Stay Open in a World of Propaganda and Conflict
VOA Somali did more than just broadcast news—it offered context, analysis, and a platform for alternative voices in fragile regions.
Why U.S.-Somalia Ties Should Stay Strong Under New Administration
Potential security threats in the Mogadishu area have renewed conversations about the importance of continued cooperation between Somalia and the U.S.
Why United Somalia Is In US Interest
A strong and united Somalia is not just in Somalia’s interest—it is in America’s strategic interest.
Why the Persistent South-West Mudug Conflict?
The conflict in South-West Mudug has emerged as a defining challenge for Somalia, particularly for the Puntland and Galmudug administrations.
Mediation or Misstep? Turkey in Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions
Turkey's mediation in Ethiopia's MoU for sea access may be misguided, as the controversial agreement has no legal basis.
The Decades of Military Agreements That Failed Somalia
Since 2004, successive federal government administrations have entered into military agreements serving foreign interests while failing to secure lasting peace.
A Federal Government Experiment Under Siege
For years, Somalia's federal system has been plagued by power struggles, resource disputes, and clan dynamics, stalling progress towards development.
A Story of East African Political Persistence
Somalia's political journey from 1991's collapse to a fragile federal government is marked by conflict, clan dynamics, and ongoing international influence.
The History of Somalia's Peacekeeping Missions
Since the 1990s, international peacekeeping missions in Somalia have struggled to stabilize the nation amid ongoing civil war and political instability.
How Extremists Keep A Nation In Turmoil
For over 30 years, Somalia's fragility has been fueled by poverty, instability, and relentless terrorism from groups like Al-Shabaab.