We Somalis have, for far too long, been caught in the same relentless cycle, as if fated to repeat the missteps of warlords, destructive factions and others who thrived on our divisions. The scars of their failures cry out with painful lessons, yet we continue down the same worn

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Somalia’s unique social fabric, characterised by strong kinship ties, cultural cohesion and remarkable linguistic and religious unity, makes it clear that federalism - in its current form - was, from the outset, conceived as a transitional arrangement. Its purpose was to prevent

Somalia’s Missteps in Nation-Building. Somalia’s history goes back millennia, but in modern times Somalis have struggled repeatedly to build a stable nation. In the 16th century, Somali forces defeated the coalition of Ethiopia and Portugese but had no plan for governing the.

Marka hore, waxaan jeclahay inaan u muujiyo ixtiraam iyo mahadnaq aan lasoo koobi karin oo aan u hayo halgamayaashii wax walba u huray gobanimadeenna. Is kastaba ha ahaatee, waa in aan qirnaa in tan iyo markii aynu – Soomaali ahaan – hananay Qaranimadeenna, aan tijaabinay

What unfolded between Israel and Iran in the last 12 days reaffirms the wisdom of the #Somali saying, “Rag i daa kuguma daayo, ee aan isdaynuu kugu daayaa” - loosely translated as, “A man may not forsake you in your plea, but he will walk away when peace must be equally desired

The current administration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) in Somalia has demonstrated a diplomatic approach that leans heavily on utility, favoring short-term tactical gains and selective alliances over a coherent long-term national strategy. This cheap transactional.

RT @ShAbdiHersy: Good old days will be back Insha Allah! Leadership requires knowledge & good intentions! @M_Farmaajo warns his ministers f….

President HSM’s recent statement, though presented in the language of inclusivity and national dialogue, appears to be a carefully orchestrated attempt to deflect transparency and accountability amid growing public concern about the performance of the government. His recent

When reflecting on the deep dysfunction in HSM’s #leadership, Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s concept of “captivated stupidity” feels hauntingly relevant. The crisis we face is not simply one of poor governance or lack of competence, it is the moral failure of leaders who have surrendered

RT @FaqiAlis: For Kenya to maintain contact with Somalia's federal member states, it must use established diplomatic channels by submitting….

The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 laid the groundwork for what we now understand as the modern nation-state. This idea was later formalized in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, which set out four key criteria for statehood: a clearly defined

RT @MrDuqa: H.E. @M_Farmaajo “I strongly caution against prioritizing personal alliances over national unity, as it risks leading the count….

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s formation of a political party in collaboration with few selected Federal Member State (FMS) leaders and other actors in the middle of his term constitutes a serious violation of the foundational principles that legitimized his mandate. This

Current administration’s “Gorilla politics” characterized by intimidation, dominance and the suppression of open dialogue is taking a heavy toll on Somalia’s future - deepening political #divisions, where two #FMS entirely ceased cooperating with the federal government, while

RT @FaqiAlis: Maanta waxaan booqday guriga safaaradda Soomaaliya ee Brussels, halkaas oo hawlo waaweyn oo dhir iyo caws jaris ah ka socdaan….

In light of the recurring events in the country, it is clear that #Somalia is generally in a state of neglect, which could threaten its very existence mainly driven by a lack of foresight, #corruption, #terrorism and increasing foreign #interference, which grows stronger with

It was evident that both Houses of the Somali Parliament were coerced into granting their approval to this agreement without ever being given access to the full content of the agreement. In stark contrast, the other party -Turkiye - to the agreement fully complied with its

The deepening instability and poverty afflicting Somalia today are not the result of resource scarcity, but a direct consequence of governance failure and the betrayal of public trust by those in power. The time has come to confront this truth and for the President HSM call for