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The Politics of Distraction in Somalia: Prioritizing Power Over People Imagine a land where political motives overshadow the well-being of its citizens. This is a reality for Somalia, where a pivotal question arises: Why would the government shift focus towards controversial political maneuvers while neglecting regions vulnerable to Al-Shabaab? How does this dynamic impact the very fabric of the nation? A Fragmented Federal System Somalia's federal system is akin to a fragile mosaic, delicately balanced yet constantly…

PM Hamza's Dubiously Formulated National Transformation Plan for Somalia: Heading Toward Disaster Opinion - In the tail end of May, the Office of the Prime Minister sprang forth with a National Transformation Plan (NTP), a grand vision aiming to reshape Somalia’s path toward wealth and resilience. The plan sports an ambitious agenda: invigorating the Private Sector via Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), enhancing government performance, and overhauling the economy. It touts itself as a departure from old-school development…