A street in Mogadishu, Somalia. As the country ponders over its immediate future, its political stability and security should be the top priorities for the next administration. Al Shabaab has been degraded but not extinguished. Disconcertingly, in some areas, Al Shabaab has become a local champion in providing basic services including security and justice. The management of internal political dynamics, as seen through the lens of the federal system and manifested in central and peripheral power structures, needs far-sighted leadership.

Source: Standard Digital May 26, 2021 03:30 UTC