Author: Ehelsan Saleban

Somalia’s prolonged civil war has left a significant vacuum in governance, enabling corrupt individuals to seize power and perpetuate a cycle of instability. This situation can be traced back to the silence and disunity among Somali intellectuals and a lack of cohesive nationalism. The absence of a unified vision has allowed regional leaders to misinterpret the federal system, leading to a dangerous precedent for ethnic and regional claims to sovereignty. A- Misunderstanding Federalism and Regional Leadership The federal system in Somalia, intended to promote local governance and autonomy, has been exploited by regional state leaders who proclaim themselves as “presidents.”…