One of the enduring puzzles of Somalia's prolonged state-building crisis is the failure to recognize political culture as the principal obstacle to building a stable state. Much of the debate has focused on constitutional design, federalism, clan dynamics, and external intervention, while paying insufficient attention to the norms and practices that shape political behavior.
However, the defining characteristic of contemporary Somali politics is its transactional nature. Political alliances, decisions, and institutions are largely driven by short-term bargaining over power, offices, and resources rather than by ideology, constitutional principles, or national interests. As a result, political loyalties are fluid, agreements are often temporary, and institutions remain weak. This culture of transactional politics has become a major obstacle to sustainable state-building, democratic governance, and long-term political stability in Somalia.
More than 600 years ago, Zheng He's voyages reached the coast of Somalia, opening a chapter of friendly exchanges marked by flourishing trade & mutual learning between the two civilizations. Since then, these enduring interactions have laid a solid foundation for our cooperation.
@DrBaadiyow Nimco kasta waxay leedahay Nuqsaan. Qoom kasta marka la halaagayo wax baa lagu fidneeyaa. Ma la dhihi karaa Somali waxaa lagu halaagay fino la yiraahdo Qabyaad, mid mas'uul ah iyo mid rayid ah.
@DrBaadiyow Although one should not lose hope, I am worried after 35yrs of cynical behaviour of all Somali political elite who can’t grasp the dire situation of Somalia & it’s people, SOMALIA will vanish as a country in less than another 35yrs & the land will be taken over by other nations.
@daudeosman@DrBaadiyow The bottom line of all things u mentioned here is “ who can do everything for the county should be from my Qabiil” as Qabiil replaces what ever faith (Islam) Somalis believe when it comes to politics.
Today’s Irony in Mogadishu
Today, representative of the Somali political opposition and the regime met at the Turkish Hotel at Aden A. Osman International Airport.
Most Somalis are praying for peace and for a fair electoral process that would undo Hassan Sh’s authoritarian and deeply corrupt roadmap.
In addition, the public are seriously worried about the possibility of the dictator instigating a new civil war. What he did in Baidoa, and his attempts to encircle Puntland have all the hallmarks of the dying days of a morally bankrupt regime.
Despite the prayers and the well wishes of the public, the Somali political opposition made a serious mistake by allowing the Turkish Deputy Chief of Intelligence to be a mediator.
It is exceptionally ironic that the Somali opposition thought that the regime in Ankara, widely known for its heavy handedness against the Turkish opposition, would play a neutral role. Come on!
My dear Somalis. Prayers alone are not enough. Wake up!
khyr waxaa ah in aan meesha shisheeye oo lin marka laga reebo faragalinta shisheeye oo dalkoo dhan uu nugul yahay.
Balayo qatawan wadata hadaysan kugu dhufana ayadu isku dhufanaysa, in ad iska qabatid ayaduna aysan isku dhufana kuutaalo , wa xalada xamse ee pl wajahayso.
@othmun1@alihwarsame Garowe wax badan bayba ka liidatay Sawika uu soo qaatay Ali Warsame, maantay cid reer Puntland ah oo ka xun horumarkeeda ma jiro. Ogow Aaran Jaan ha laga qabto Garowe.
Dalka nabad ha loo daayo,
Dhibka yaan la daadihinin,
Xumaan loo dabaal-degin
Doqon talo la weydiin,
Loo yeeran dira-dire,
Dabkuu-sido la darajeyn,
Caqligana la daba rogin.
Magaalada #Garoowe tusaale fiican bay u tahay #Puntland meesha laga keenay, shaqada la geliyey, inta loo hurey, maanta way ka weyn tahay meel lagu ciyaaro ama loo hanjabo.
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Labo talo oo ku socota siyaasiyiinta reer #Puntland:
1. Ninkii #Puntland madaxnimo & siyaasad ka damcaya, yuusan ka shaqeyn dhib horseedi kara dagaal & gacan-ka-hadal, yuusan nidaamka dowliga ah burburin qof ku-xumeyn darteed. Meeshii uu berri xukumi lahaa yuusan maanta u dumin ama daciifinin qof qoonsigiis.
2. Dhinaca kale, M/weyne Deni muddo-xileed buu leeyahay, uusan dastuurka #PL u ogolaaneyn inuu dhaafo, yuusan #PL agoomeyn oo waxgaradkii kala ceyrin, dalka kelligi ma laha, keligiisna mas’uulna kama aha, ee ha dhegaysto talada dadka #PL dhistey, oo u damqanaya.
Reer #Puntland ma ogollaan doonaan in mar dambe dagaal laga rido #Puntland ama dhibkeeda laga shaqeeyo. Qofkii dhib horseeda isagaa mas’uuliyadda qaadaya.
@TheDailySmall@radiodaljir@Punsaa_PL@puntlandpost@SomaliaPdrc@khadarawl1@hiil_institute
@amjadt25 You are jealousy how Iranians stand up for themselves, you Arabs are the least respected when it comes to world politics. 1000s of innocent Arab citizens, Palestinians are slaughtered daily by Jews, u can’t say one word. Get lost, u humiliated Arabs & Muslims.