Somalia’s health status indicators have long remained at the bottom of the table of lower-income countries. This situation even predated the collapse of the central government in January 1991 and the subsequent civil war. Some of the health problems that exacerbate the weakness of the country’s degraded healthcare system include a weak economy, frequent droughts and famines, and poverty.

Faalladan waxa ay qiimeynaysaa waxyaabaha sahlay in uu Xasan Sheekh guuleysto, iyo waxa laga filayo inuu ka qabto dhibaatooyin badan oo ka jira dalka, waxa uu qoraaga ku doodayaa in madaxweynaha cusub looga baahan yahay inuu arrimaha muhiimka ah wax ka qabto oo aanu ku mashquulin dib-u-doorashadiisa marxaladda doorasho ee xigta.

This commentary assesses why Hassan Sheikh won, and what his prospects are for solving many persistent problems, and argues that the new president needs to focus on addressing these issues and not re-election over the next political cycle.

Mogadishu is often described as ‘the world’s most dangerous city’ by foreign observers, journalists, and pundits. This label captures the general sense of insecurity that has plagued the Somali capital for over three decades. There have been various complex elements influencing (the lack of) security in the city, and…

Khubaradda, warfidiyeenka iyo ajaanibta u dhuun-daloosha arrimaha Soomaaliya ayaa waxa ay badankood Muqdisho ku sifeeyaan in ay tahay ‘magaaladda ugu halista badan dunida.’ Magac bixintan ayaa waxa ay soo bandhigeysaa…

Somalia cities face an accelerated growth rate, and urbanization is a pressing and complex issue. As the most significant cities across the country provide more economic opportunities, relative security, and…