The inability of Somalia to establish a reliable and effective national army, which is essential for ensuring the country's security, can be attributed to the following key factors:
A) Absence of inclusivity in army leadership: The leadership of the army fails to represent the diverse Somali population, impeding the formation of a unified and cohesive national force.
B) Favoritism within the ranks: The practice of promoting individuals based on personal connections, rather than merit and preventing others from moving up in the ladder undermines the professionalism and effectiveness of the army
C) Manipulation of the army for clan interests: The army is basically divide across sub-clan lines. Consequently, this created divisions and undermined the objective of building a national army that serves the entire nation.
D) Existence of officer groups resembling gangs: Some officers, who were originally associated with militias but later integrated into the military, resist any positive changes within the army. They pose a significant obstacle to the development of a national army.
E) Rampant corruption: Corruption within the army has eroded public trust and obstructed the establishment of a professional and accountable military institution.
F) Lack of trust in the armed forces: The absence of trust undermines the credibility and effectiveness of the national army.
It is important to note that the presence of ATMIS soldiers in Somalia serves not only to combat Al-Shabab but also to prevent Somalis from killing each other.
When citizens of a country perceive themselves as enemies, the creation of a national army remains very challenging.
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Hambalyo Ardayda Puntland ee sanadka u fariistay Imtixaanka Shahaadiga ah ee dugsiyada dhexe iyo sarre ee Gobolada Puntland, waxaan dhammaan ugu duceynayaa in Allaah u fududeeyo Imtixaanaadka. Sidoo kale waxaan boggaadinayaa dhammaan masuuliyiinta Waxbarashada.
Ethiopian territory now occupied by two foreign forces - Eritrea and Sudan.
The humanitarian crisis and violence across the country unprecedented in the last 3 decades
The last one year under the Prosperity Party have been, without a doubt, a stride into darkness.
The world’s largest telecom equipment maker, China’s Huawei, moving a regional #Africa headquarters to #Ethiopia. #Huawei said “Ethiopia is rising & becoming much more important for the future”. Via Bloomberg.
The U.S.-China rivalry in full-display in SSA’s 3rd largest economy.
#Ethiopia: #Huawei is positioning itself to get more business in Ethiopia, as the East African economy opens up its telecommunications sector https://t.co/FihzuIOWma
#China’s biggest tech firm will likely move its regional office
Qofkasta xaq buu u leeyahay inuu u ololeeyo qofka uu rabo balse hadalku madal ayuu leeyahay; Arday saqiirro ah oo heysan nabadgalyo,caafimad & adeegii dowladnimo, lagana yaabaa in qaarkood soo quraacan, una soo lugeeyay Tiyaatarka in olole doorasho lagula aadaamo waa damiir xumo.
The unlawful inclusion of NISA members in the elections' management is a gross violation against transparency of the electoral process & poses a serious consequence on the outcome of the process. We urge the distancing of the security agencies from the administration of elections
#Ethiopia: @antonioguterres
on the situation in Ethiopia
The #UN SG "expresses his alarm over the reported armed clashes in the #Tigray region & calls for immediate measures to de-escalate tensions & ensure a peaceful resolution to the dispute."
More: https://t.co/V6lJgvTsDP
BREAKING: Credible sources reporting the Ethiopian military's Northern Command has refused to obey PM Abiy's order to move against Tigrai.
While this is potentially good news, the risk is now high for Eritrea to intervene.
Aniguba Mar baan Dhacay. Waa qoraal aan kula hadlayo ardayda aan ku guuleysan Imtixaanka ay natiijadiisu muranka dhalisay. #Somalia https://t.co/YRQ8PEbvqZ
#DoorashoDadban oo wakhtigeedii ku dhacda baa lagu go’aamiyay #MadalQaran oo uu muddo diidanaa. Waxa meesha laga saaray dhamaan shuruucdii #MuddaKororsiga loo sameeystay & hay’addii @NIECsomalia ee loo adeegsatay isku daygaas sharci-darrada ah.
Waxaadan hurayn horaa loo yeelaa.
The NIEC has failed to do real assessment of security, political & financial challenges that impede a 1P1V election. They just carried out simple quotations & little survey. The process is now in deadlocked. To hold the election we need to finalise the electoral law which isn’t
Yaa ogaada mid baa haddaa ku ag naban Pr. @M_Farmaajo oo ku leh: Madaxwayne kala dir @AqalkaSare safiirka @US2SOMALIA -na PNG garee, dalkana ciidan gali oo qabo dadku way ku jecelyihiine. Bal adna malee waxa buurtii ka dhex socda saacaddan. Natiijada #SiyaasaddaIslaSheekaysiga!
This is a resounding assessment of our current political climate. We are farming on the dissert and expecting a good harvest. This is the realist thing I’ve heard an MP say — and as long as we have such MPs around there is hope for #Somalia.
The crux of #Somalia's election-induced contestation & polarization is about:
-An incumbent leader who wants to engineer reelection, by any means necessary;
-A disparate & desperate opposition at the regions & in #Mogadishu who are hellbent to unseat him by any means necessary;
Baaq siyaasadeed oo ay goob fagaare ah kusoo qortay safaarad dal aad saaxiib ku tirineyso, ma ahan talo iyo tusaale ee waa canaan iyo ceebeyn. Waana mid kamid ah tallaabooyinka diblomaasiyadda marka laga soo quusto wadiiqada talada iyo tusaaleynta.
The school of this girl has been closed by the government due to Covid-19. However, today she was taken out to the streets to participate in a rally organised by the government to support the president. This gives you an idea of the president's mantality of governance.