Somalia is at a perilous crossroads. – Part 1: The Election and the Call for National Reflection

[Deeq A.]

With just twelve months until Somalia's presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2026, the nation once again stands at a familiar—and fateful—crossroads. Political divisions are hardening. The rules of the game remain unclear. Insecurity is on the rise, and international partners, weary from years of engagement, are showing signs of fatigue. Confidence in the process is waning. With the risk of state collapse looming on the horizon—and with all the painful consequences we have collectively endured not so long ago— Somalia stands at a perilous crossroads.

Source: Hiiraan Online