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
Somalia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Somalia. Somalia is not a functioning democracy. According to Human Rights Watch, "civilians in Somalia have been targeted by all parties in Somalia’s long-running conflict." Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.
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.
VIDEO: Our Exclusive Interview With Somaliland MP Jama
It was my pleasure to interview Somaliland MP Abdirahman Mohamed Jama during his recent trip to New York City to visit the Somali community here
Day of Peace and Solidarity to End All Wars
People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
Somali Regionalism and the Quest For National Elections
Somali regionalism represented by Somaliland and Puntland examples is complicating vote plans