Using Mogadishu as a case study, this study exposes the systematic commercialization of internal displacement in Somalia, where the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has been transformed into a profitable enterprise. The research identifies gatekeepers as central actors who…
This study examines Somali parents' experiences with school-home cooperation in Norwegian primary schools, highlighting systemic barriers to meaningful participation. Through focus group interviews, the research reveals how language challenges, cultural misunderstandings, and exclusion from decision-making structures hinder effective collaboration. Despite…
This study explores the role of education in promoting peace and state- building in Somalia, a country emerging from decades of conflict. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines a descriptive survey of 360 Somali respondents with a content analysis…
Intergovernmental relations (IGR) play a central role in building a stable Somali state: solid cooperation between the Federal Government and the Federal Member States reduces political tension, promotes effective service delivery and prevents fragmentation. Yet federal and state leaders often…
A single parent is an individual who raises one or more children without the support of a partner or spouse, whether due to separation, divorce, widowhood, or personal choice. In Somalia, single parenting is becoming increasingly common because of factors…
Somalia is transitioning from an indirect electoral model to a direct voting system to strengthen democracy and enhance political legitimacy. While this shift promotes equality and citizen participation, it faces significant challenges, including insecurity, weak institutions, and political fragmentation. Challenges
Somalia's trajectory toward a stable federal democracy is repeatedly undermined by escalating tensions between the Federal Government (FGS) and the Federal Member States (FMSs), obstructing the pathway to the 2025/2026 electoral transition. Using content analysis of constitutional documents and reports…
The AU established the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as the first regional peacekeeping mission to intervene in Somalia. On 31 March 2022, it was replaced by the African Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which was given a transitional…
Somalia isa country with diverse natural resources, including minerals, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, etc. Recent oil and gas discoveries in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya (offshore) have sparked belief in the huge potential for oil and gas reserves in offshore…
Land degradation, characterized by a continued decline in the functionality and productivity of ecosystems due to human activities, poses a significant challenge in Somalia, particularly affecting small- scale farmers and their agricultural lands. The study identified a widespread prevalence of…