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News about the struggle for democracy in Somalia. Somalia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "state largely ceased to exist and has no governing authority or ability to protect political rights and liberties". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

Young Muslim-Americans Celebrate First Somali Woman in Congress

By DC Editors - January 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib first Muslim women to serve in Congress, were sworn into office Thursday, witness by young Muslim Americans and refugees.

Impeachment of Somalia’s President Dropped by Parliament

By DC Editors - December 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

Weeks of bickering and negotiation in Somalia’s parliament have stopped an effort to remove President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo though impeachment.

Political Aspirations of Al-Shabab Leader Divides Somali Politics

By DC Editors - December 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Somalia federal Minister for Public Works Abdifitaah has resigned over the arrest and exclusion of a former al-Shabab leader from a regional election.

Analysis – Ex-Militant Tests Somalia’s Fledgling Democracy

By DC Editors - November 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Last year Mukhtar Robow had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head. Former Islamist al-Shabab militant has downed his guns and donned the garb of a democrat.

Somali Ex-Shabab Militant Leader Running For Political Office

By DC Editors - October 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

The former No. 2 leader of Somalia-based militant group al-Shabab wants to become president of the country’s South West regional state.

Upheaval in Ethiopia’s Somali Region Tests PM’s Reforms

By DC Editors - August 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Tension continues to run high in Ethiopia’s Somali region after federal and regional forces clashed last week, and the step down of the regional president.