Somalia’s Electoral Impasse

Somalia’s Electoral Impasse

 The Elephant posted on 19 March 2022 a commentary titled “Somalia’s Electoral Impasse” by Harun Ibrahim, University of Cape Town.  

The author argues that the prospects of holding an election in Somalia based on universal suffrage remain a distant dream.  Somalia is once again at a crossroads due to political disagreement over the electoral process.  There is growing political tension between the Somali president and prime minister.  The political process has involved widespread corruption and nepotism.  External players such as the UAE and Qatar have become increasingly involved in the support of preferred factions.  

Labels: clans, corruption, democracy, elections, Ethiopia, federalism, Kenya, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, Mohamed Hussein Roble, nepotism, NISA, Qatar, Somalia, UAE