Somali regionalism represented by Somaliland and Puntland examples is complicating vote plans
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How Should They Organize the Somali Presidential Election?
Years of conflict mean decision on how to run the Somali Presidential election is very important
Somaliland: The South Sudan Scenario
To avoid the South Sudan scenario, a reliable working government in Mogadishu would likely evaporate the one clan dream in Somaliland and ensure the territorial integrity of Somalia.
Illegal Fishing in Somali Waters Needs International Solution
Somalia is rich in marine life fisheries that have attracted many illegal fishing operations. This increasingly widespread practice has the disastrous effect of depleting the poor nation’s food supply.
Somali Government Official Says Christmas is Not Banned
The head of Somalia’s Banadir Regional Administration of the capital Mogadishu, said that he was not informed about the ban on Christmas celebrations issued by the national religious affairs ministry.
The First Mogadishu Book Festival in Two Decades
Local artists jump at chance to display their work in Somalia during the Mogadishu book festival
Securing a Role in Government For Somaliland Women
Tradition and religion are no barrier to Somaliland women seeking greater political representation
How the Silanyo Government is Isolating Somaliland
Somaliland is increasingly in diplomatic isolation from its neighbours, its region and from international organisations such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the United Nations
Somalia Warned Against Extending Government’s Term
Delaying election would lead to loss in government’s hard won democratic credibility Somalia warned
Silanyo Regime is Derailing Somaliland’s Infant Democracy
Ahmed Mohamed Mahmud Silanyo’s bid to continue occupying the Somaliland Presidency after the expiration of his constitutional five-year term is underway