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Mr President: Do not relinquish Somalia’s future, let the constitutional process continue
Somalia is at a defining moment. After decades of conflict and fragile governance, the Federal Government’s ongoing constitutional amendment process offers a historic opportunity: to reclaim political legitimacy, strengthen democratic institutions, and return power to the Somali people. Yet, rather than supporting this essential reform, opposition leaders are attempting to…
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Divide and rule in the Horn of Africa: How the UAE fuels separatism to fracture Somalia
As Somalia witnesses the historic inauguration of the first administration of the North-Eastern State, the moment carries profound national, regional, and symbolic significance. This administration emerges from a painful chapter in Somalia’s recent history — one marked by oppression, violence, and massacre, particularly the brutal attack on Las’Anod in 2023, when Somaliland forces shelled civilian neighborhoods, displaced…
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From promise to practice: Mogadishu’s vote and Somalia’s democratic turning point
When the people of Mogadishu went to the polls to elect their local council, Somalia quietly crossed a historic threshold. For the first time since 1960, citizens cast ballots through universal suffrage—not as members of clans represented by elders, but as individuals exercising a fundamental democratic right. In a country…
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Empowering Somalia’s youth: The dawn of a new democratic era
Somalia is embracing a defining moment in its modern history as it prepares to transition from decades of clan-based power-sharing to an inclusive, democratic system based on universal suffrage. The country’s adoption of the “one person, one vote” model represents not just a technical shift in governance but a profound…
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Harnessing the potential of Somalia’s blue economy: reflections on National Fisheries Week
As the sun sets over the Mogadishu coastline, the waves of the Indian Ocean reflect the untapped potential of Somalia’s blue economy. This year’s Somali National Fisheries Week, hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, was a beacon of hope and a testament to the boundless opportunities within…
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The urgent need for democratic state-level elections in Somalia
In the turbulent aftermath of conflict, Somalia is at a crucial juncture. The need for democratic consolidation is paramount, as the country could either strengthen its nascent democratic structures or obliterate the painstaking gains made over the past decade. Central to this challenge is the pressing need for the Federal…
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A renewed Somalia embraces change through constitutional reform
In the labyrinth of state-building and democratic evolution, nations often face pivotal moments that define their trajectory towards prosperity and stability. Somalia, a state with a history marked by challenges, has embarked recently on a commendable journey of constitutional reform, signalling a beacon of hope and progress for its people.…