Somalia forsee power

Is Somalia a force for good?

“Through our collective support, Somalia is demonstrating that a country can emerge from prolonged conflict to one that delivers for its people and acts as a force for good in the region,” said Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

How important is a peaceful transfer of power in Somalia?

NATHALIE BROADHURST ESTIVAL (France) described the completion of elections and a peaceful transfer of power as “a historic moment” and an important step towards the stabilization of Somalia, expressing her country’s support for the new President.

Can Somalia defeat Al-Shabaab?

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and its international partners have been fighting against Al-Shabaab for the last 17 years. Despite Mogadishu sharply escalating its efforts since 2022, it has failed to defeat the group. Al-Shabaab, for its part, seeks a total military victory against Somali authorities, but this too has failed.

What makes Somalia so combustible?

What makes the situation so combustible is that the Somali National Army – despite years of donor-backed reforms – splintered along clan lines. Some units peeled off to support the Hawiye-dominated opposition, taking control of large chunks of Mogadishu. As many as 200,000 civilians fled the city, fearing the worst.

Can Somalia make progress on Urgent National Priorities?

For information media. Not an official record. The peaceful transfer of power following the conclusion of elections on 15 May offers a long-awaited opportunity for Somalia to make progress on urgent national priorities, the top United Nations official in that country told the Security Council today.

How weak is Somalia's government?

Somalia’s federal and state government are weak – dependent on international aid agencies working through local partners to deliver humanitarian relief.