Election observers in Somalia say corruption is running rampant ahead of Wednesday’s presidential election
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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.
Somalia’s Presidential Election Postponed for Third Time
Another unfortunate delay for Somalia’s Presidential Election reflects continued political stasis
On the Election of America’s First Female Somali American Lawmaker
Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu but has now become the first ever female Somali American lawmaker
Saviors For the GOP and the Islamic Religion
The damage ISIS, Al-Shabab and their kind has done to Islam continues to worsen. Our scholars’ silence has been an approval of the multiple cults that now compete for the chance to establish themselves
Somaliland’s Presidential Election: Narcissism vs. Charisma
It’s a moral obligation for the world to support the overdue democratic change in Somaliland. Somalilanders want to see true change, not replacement of one man into a more corrupted
Is Caution Still Necessary on the Somaliland Secession Issue?
Local politicians are set on Somaliland secession from Somalia as pending votes complicate plans
A Review of the Top Five Somali Presidential Candidates
Here are the top Somali Presidential candidates challenging incumbent leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
World Must Act to Help Somalia Hold Next Elections
Nothing would better help Somalia defeat its challenges than good governance through a working democracy
Long-Sought Somali Vote to be Held in August
President Mohamud promises smooth Somali vote to end era of clan-based power sharing
Somalia Wants Peace and Not Terrorism
The Somali people want peace. Somalia wants peace. I want peace. That is where the international community and the federal Government of Somalia can work together.