Rethinking Rules of Engagement Sep 28, 2025 The recent incidents in Mogadishu surrounding the enforcement of public land evictions have raised urgent questions about the rules of engagement for Federal Government security forces. Instead of exe... Read more
Justice lives in culture, not only in court Jul 8, 2025 Marka aynu ka hadlayno caddaaladda, inta badan maskaxdeena waxaa ku soo dhaca maxkamado, garsoorayaal, qareenno, iyo sharciyo. Waa run, kuwaani waa tiirarka ugu muhiimsan ee nidaamka caddaaladda. Hase... Read more
Building a Unified Force Jun 29, 2025 Horumarinta iyo dib-u-dhiska ciidamada qalabka sida ayaa ah tiir aasaasi ah oo lama huraan u ah inay dowladnimada Soomaaliya shaqayso iyo in shacabku nabad helo. lakiin, waa hawl u baahan waqti dheer,... Read more
Systems Not Saviors Jun 25, 2025 Strong Leader or Strong Government System? A long-standing debate in Somalia: does the country need a powerful individual at the helm or a strong, government system to overcome the immense challenges ... Read more
Ending Brutality Mar 24, 2025 On Monday, 16 March 2025, protests erupted in Mogadishu after a police officer shot and killed a tuk-tuk driver in the heart of the city. Outraged by what they described as repeated violence and haras... Read more
Ending External Dependency Mar 24, 2025 Somalia's journey towards stability has been a long and arduous one, often supported by the significant sacrifices of African Union military missions. For nearly two decades, these missions—AMISOM, AT... Read more
Beyond Self-Serving Politics Feb 24, 2025 In Somalia, the promise of democracy and unity has been eclipsed by an unrelenting power struggle, where self-interest consistently overshadows collective progress. Clan rivalries and federal dysfunct... Read more
The Need for Reform Jan 4, 2025 Reform in Somalia is a lifeline. In a country where trust in security and justice institutions is deeply fractured, reforming these sectors is not optional. It is foundational to any vision of peace, ... Read more