Federalism

Somalia’s federal experiment under strain as Las Anod conflict exposes deeper tensions MOGADISHU — The row over the emergence of a new regional administration in Las Anod — branded SSC-Khaatumo by its leaders — has become the latest flashpoint in a long-running struggle over how Somalia is governed. At the centre of the controversy is President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accused by critics of steadily eroding the federal compact that was supposed to anchor the country’s fragile post-transition order. The immediate complaint is…

Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country back together after endless chaos and strife. The idea of empowering regions, sharing power wisely, and acknowledging local priorities seemed a promising path. Yet, here we are, more fragmented than united. If we're to grasp why federalism collapsed, we've got to see Somalia for what it is, not just some textbook example of a system that works great in places like Germany or the USA. We ain't those…

Farmajo blamed for weak federalism in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The present authorities's dedication to selling federalism has once more been referred to as into query, with high political heavyweights accusing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of his "unhealthy" stance on attaining sure targets by means of the system. Somalia is considered one of the few African international locations that has…