From Optimism to Despair: How the Somali Government is Tackling Pressing Issues
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
The Somali government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, issued a two-page letter dated June 10, 2024, about the reassessment of the C6+ framework’s relevance in Somalia’s current context. The letter emphasized that, while the C6+ was established to support Somalia’s peacebuilding, stabilization, and institutional development over the past decade, Somalia is no longer […]
AHMIYADDA HAY’ADAHA MAAMUL-WANAAGA & HUFNAANTA: XAALADDA SOOMAALIYA
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
Hordhac: Kadib burburkii dowladdii dhexe ee Soomaaliya sanadkii 1991, awoodda hay’adaha dowliga ah si weyn ayey u tabardareeyeen. Waxa ay taasi saameysay hay’adihii loo xilsaaray horumarinta maamul-wanaagga, hufnaanta, abuurista kalsoonida bulshada, la dagaallanka musuqmaasuqa, iyo ilaalinta kheyraadka dalka. Isla xisaabtan la’aanta baahsan ayaa kor u qaaday heerka musuqmaasuqa, waxayna keentay in si khaldan loo isticmaalo […]
A Journey of Two Thousand Miles: Lessons from Somalia’s Civil War Part II
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
As we left our homes in Mogadishu , we didn’t take anything with us, expecting to return shortly after the dust settles. However, it took much longer than we anticipated. My mother, who never attended school but deeply understood the value of education, made the journey back and returned with all our certificates. She didn’t […]
A JOURNEY OF TWO THOUSAND MILES: LESSONS FROM SOMALIA’S CIVIL WAR- PART I
Thu, May 15, 2025
The metaphorical phrase “we are going back to 1991” has become common in the country’s political discourse, often used in contrast to the current situation for various reasons. Many people do not fully understand the implications of this phrase, especially those whose lives were profoundly affected by the events of 1991. Tens of thousands of […]
The role of transparency institutions in strengthening governance in Somalia
Sat, Mar 15, 2025
Introduction Following the collapse of the Somalia central government in 1991, the capacity of public institutions has considerably weakened, including government agencies designated to promote good governance, create public trust, fight corruption and safeguard public resources. This lack of accountability and oversight has contributed to the increase in corruption and misuse of public assets and […]
The cost of failing state provision of affordable health care: The case of Somalia
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
The cost of failing state provision of affordable health care: The case of Somalia By Ali Haji Warsame Historical Perspective Somalia inherited a basic post-colonial health care system that focused on curing diseases rather than preventing them. Most rural and nomadic populations had limited access to essential health care. From the 1960s to the […]