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The causes of the curerent Electoral and Polittical crisis in Somalia
Somalia as a country was to hold its first direct elections in 2020; however it failed to take place owing to internal politics, rising security challenges and lack of capacity to conduct the election at that very moment.
A Separation of Powers Between Somali Parliament, President, and Executive
Finally, on April 14, 2022, the Somali people and the international partners of Somalia breathed a sigh of relief on witnessing the swearing in of the selected/elected members of the 11th Federal Parliament (FP) after one year and four…
Somalia’s electoral impasse – opportunity and challenges go ahead
It’s the time to the Somalia’s prime minister and Somalia’s regional state leaders to take full onus for completing the remaining lower house elections and to get an exit way to Somalia’s electoral logjam espectially GARBAHAREY elcetral…
A protracted political limbo: What is at stake?
The electoral process in Somalia has been dragging on since the last year due to multiple delays caused by stand-offs between politicians and technical teams. This drama seems endless as deadlock continues to disrupt the process in every…
Farmajo’s Divide and Conquer Politics Makes Hawiye President Desirable to Reconcile Somali Clans and…
Mar 20 (Jowhar.com) – From the outset, I apologize in advance if the title of my article causes discomfort and anger especially for the valuable and capable presidential candidates who are not from Hawiye clan.
Western Intelligence Agencies Go against the Democratization of Somalia Intelligence Services…
Fab 10 (Jowhar.com) - History documents the strong character of the Somali people associated with messy democratic rule that cherishes individual liberty, freedom of expression and opinion, Justice, and private entrepreneurship rather than…
A Call for Regulating Expensive Private Hospitals in Mogadishu
An access to quality health is fundamental to good life and well-being that contributes to prosperity and wealth as healthy societies are more productive, can actively participate in the development process and live longer.
Farmajo’s Slim Chance For Re-Election
Being the most popular politician among presidential candidates at the time helped him get elected in 2016/2017 elections. Today things are different, and people are arguing about his presidential departure and post office life. For the…
In Honor of the Founding Father Adan Adde, Farmajo Should Vacate Villa Somalia Tomorrow
History repeats itself. On July 1, 1960, Somalia became sovereign state described as unitary, democratic republic based on people’s representation, led by an exceptionally law-abiding democrat until corrupt politicians seized power and…
The rebirth of Somalia’s political integrity depends on the exposure of Farmajo
The 2016-2017 parliamentary and presidential elections, in which Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo largely defeated outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, represented an important political moment in the history of the Somali government after…
If The Damul-Jadiid in Mogadisho Was Politically Weakened, The Aaran-Jaan in Garowe Is Now…
In my book, A Crying Somali Citizen: Somalia Manipulated and Vulnerable Nation that was published in 2020 in Sweden, I wrote: ‘One human being gives birth to another similar human being and so does a corrupt nation. A corrupt nation gives…
Disciples of Abu-Zubeyr and Robert Greene, Abetted by Bigots and Qatar Took Control of Somalia
Somalia is a blessed and beautiful country that has all the potential of becoming a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous one. Unfortunately, despite two decades of international and national efforts to build a democratic state necessary to…
For Deni, Political Life is a Loss, in Installments
Ever since Said Abdullahi Deni won Puntland presidency in January 2019, he has been mired in one crisis after another, and so I wonder who is actually in charge. Some would answer: Aaran Jaan is in charge!
How will regional administration’s decision shape the upcoming Somali’s election?
At the beginning of the transitional federal government in mid of 2004, the process of the Somali constitutional wasn’t yet completed, and the power of the federal institutions still in mess that cause a long dispute between federal…
Somalia’s forthcoming election free, fair, fraud or fragmentation
Before we talk about the Somalia’s electoral impasses we ought to turn back the electoral scenario of the region particularly the intergovernmental authority on development (IGAD). The IGAD region had bad blood and dull moment relations…
Somalia’s sham election may trigger post-election violence
The intermittent and amorphous election in Somalia dumfounds everyone, at least the public, the rank-and-file politicians and the international community as well.