Somalia’s Ticking Election Clock and the Cost of Uncertainty
As Somalia approaches the 15 May 2026 election, the risk of postponement looms large and not only for its politics.
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Opposition Turns Up the Heat on Mogadishu’s Government
Political temperature in Somalia’s capital has boiled over. A recent attempt by opposition heavyweights to rally around a beaten victim of alleged police brutality ended in chaos.
From Fragile Past to Somali Prosperity Ahead
Somalia stands on the brink of transformation as growth, security gains, and resource prospects converge.
Somalia’s Unity, Somaliland’s Claims, and Washington’s Reality
Somaliland has campaigned for decades to be recognized as an independent state, but the U.S. signals to prioritize the unity of Somalia.
From the Caucasus to the Horn: Trump’s Expanding Peace Agenda
Fresh from brokering Armenia–Azerbaijan peace, President Trump’s vague Somaliland remark seemed more about projecting global peacemaker status than policy.
What The Economist Got Wrong on Somalia
While some declare Somalia's state-building "in tatters," the reality on the ground reveals a nation steadily advancing through self-driven progress in education, finance, and civic life.
A New State Emerges: The Rise of SSC/Khatumo and Somalia’s Future Unity
The creation of SSC/Khatumo marks a major step toward local self-rule in Somalia, challenging Somaliland’s claims and emphasizing citizen-driven federalism over colonial borders.
Talks in Mogadishu and Garowe Test Somalia’s Political Will
Somalia's Mogadishu and Garowe talks aim for a political agreement on constitutional, electoral, and commission disputes.
Somalia Seeks Shift Away from C6+ Model
Somalia's bold move to dismantle the C6+ international coordination group signals a quiet but historic pivot in its bid to strengthen its global standing.
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.
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.