Has Federalism in Somalia Prevented The Rise Of Dictatorship?

[Deeq A.]

Post-independence Somali leaders viewed the unitary system as an effective tool to maintain national unity, stability and economic growth. The civilian government of 1960 to 1969 was followed by a totalitarian military regime which dragged the country into civil war. It created distrust among communities and eliminated Somali nationalism and brotherhood.

Source: Hiiraan Online