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.
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’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.
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.
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.
UN Security Council: Somalia's Moment
In January 2025, Somalia’s return to the UN Security Council will provide it with a platform to influence global diplomacy, regional stability, and counterterrorism strategies.