Geeddi Somali Policy Network

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  • Somalia’s Democratic Gamble: Is Direct Elections the Solution or a Dangerous Illusion?

    As Somalia prepares for historic elections in 2026, the nation faces a fundamental question that has divided its political leadership, international observers, and civil society: Should Somalia rush toward universal suffrage elections, or should it strengthen the indirect system that has maintained stability, however imperfectly, through years of…

  • Is Somalia’s Federal System Working or Is It Time for a New Path?

    By M.A More than ten years after Somalia adopted a federal system of governance, the promises of decentralization and stability remain largely unmet. Power struggles, weak institutions, and an unfinished constitution have led many Somalis to question whether the federal model is truly working or if the country…

  • welcome/Ku soodhowow

    Launching Geeddi Somali Policy Network— breaking down Somali and Horn of Africa news through policy, data, and context. Stay tuned for analysis that informs action. Waxaan soo bandhigaynaa — falanqeyn iyo xog ku saleysan wararka Soomaaliya iyo Geeska Afrika. La soco falanqeyn horseedda ficil iyo faham dhab ah.…