As the U.S. and others threatened sanctions, Somalia’s president defiantly signed a law extending his and his government’s tenure.
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Somali Journalist Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison By Military Court
With neither lawyer nor family present, Somalia’s autonomous Puntland state sentenced journalist Kilwe Adan Farah to 3 years in jail.
Persecution Campaign Targets Journalists in Somalia’s Puntland
Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland have escalated their attacks on media freedom ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections.
Is Somalia’s Clan System Undermining Democracy?
Complicating matters is the country’s unique electoral system which has long centered around a clan-based model.
Reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021
Despite great optimism, insecurity and a fractious political space mean reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021.
Somaliland Celebrates Independence Despite Lack of Recognition
The breakaway state of Somaliland is preparing to celebrate 28 years since it declared independence from Somalia. No country recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign nation
Somaliland Must Free Poet Detained for Political Poem on Justice Reform
Somaliland authorities should immediately and unconditionally release from arbitrary detention Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan, a poet known as “Abdirahman Abees.
Young Muslim-Americans Celebrate First Somali Woman in Congress
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
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
Somalia federal Minister for Public Works Abdifitaah has resigned over the arrest and exclusion of a former al-Shabab leader from a regional election.