Somalia requires a political settlement to prevent further instability

Somalia faces a critical political crisis as talks between the government and opposition, led by the US and UK, collapsed on May 15, coinciding with the expiration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term. The country is mired in instability, with no agreed electoral roadmap in place, amid ongoing insecurity, humanitarian distress, and economic challenges. Both the government and opposition continue to navigate a clan-based political system, but disagreements over power-sharing exacerbate tensions. Corruption and declining foreign aid further complicate Somalia’s governance and humanitarian situation.

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