Commentary
Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19): Why Somalia needs to institute a rigorous pandemic preparedness and response plans
There are now more than 142,000 cases of COVID-19 in 122 countries, and 5,393 people have died according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While the number of cases have surged in Asia, Europe, and…
Review of 2020 federal government budget for security, economic growth and public services
On the last day of December 2019, a joint meeting of the House of the People and the Upper House of the Somali Federal Parliament approved the 2020 federal government budget. It was the first time since…
Falanqeyn miisaaniyadda sanadka 2020 loo qorsheeyay hay’adaha amniga, horumarinta dhaqaalaha iyo adeegyada bulshada Soomaaliya
Maalintii ugu dambeysay bishii Diseember 2019, kulan wadajir ah oo ay wada yeesheen xubnaha Golaha Shacabka iyo Aqalka Sare ee Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa lagu ansixiyay miisaaniyadda dowladda federaalka ee 2020. Waa markii ugu horreysay tan iyo markii…
Review of the Proposed First Past The Post Electoral Model for Somalia
Somalia is in search of an electoral model for the scheduled 2020/21 political transition. An ad hoc 15-member parliamentary committee was mandated to review the National Electoral Bill (NEB) approved by the…
Falanqeyn Nidaamka Doorasho ee Horreeyaa Guuleysta
Soomaaliya waxay baadi goobeysaa hannaan doorasho ee doorashada 2020/21. Guddi baarlamaan oo ka kooban 15 xubnood ayaa loo xilsaaray in ay dib-u-eegis ku sameeyaan Hindise-sharciyeedka Doorashooyinka Qaranka oo ay…
Harmonizing the legislative framework for elections in Somalia
For the first time in 50 years, national one person one vote national elections are expected to happen in Somalia. Three interrelated pieces of legislation guide the national elections namely