Six-Point Agenda for a Functional Federation Feb 4, 2026 The National Reconciliation Dialogue, announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was originally scheduled for February 1, 2026. While delayed due to political friction, it is now expected to take p... Read more
Term Extension Playbook: Last-Minute Constitutional Reform Jan 29, 2026 As electoral deadlines approach, constitutional ambiguity is deliberately escalated into deadlock, creating the pretext for “technical” extensions. That tactic may have worked in the past, but it is n... Read more
RELEASE: Priority One: How to fix the broken federal system Jan 15, 2026 The future cannot be built on temporary political handshakes. It requires a fundamental shift from personalized politics to permanent, rules-based institutions. We are pleased to release our comprehen... Read more
The January 20 Deadline Dec 26, 2025 The Kismayo communiqué has established a critical pivot point for Somalia. With a deadline of January 20, 2026, the Federal Government has a final opportunity to preempt political collapse and the thr... Read more
Elections Won’t Fix Somalia’s Problems Dec 18, 2025 Somalia faces a convergence of political, security, and humanitarian crises that threaten its foundations, yet its leaders appear to be reading the wrong map. At a moment that demands political cohesi... Read more
Immediate Relief While Planning Reforms Oct 16, 2025 Security sector reform is an ongoing process — deliberate, political, and inherently slow. Yet insecurity and governance gaps demand action today, not years from now. The real challenge is balancing i... Read more