Somalia’s Historic Elections Were Legally Validated — But the Civic Crisis Demands Urgent Action
When Mogadishu’s citizens cast ballots on 25 November 2025, they made history. For the first time in more than five […]
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Falanqeynta Sharciga La Dagaalanka Argagixisada ee Soomaaliya
Muqdisho, 20 Maarso 2026 –Faallada sharciyeed ee Sharciga La Dagaalanka Argagixisada ee dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, waxay si qoto dheer u
Somalia Enacts Landmark Environmental Protection Law, Marking Major Step Toward Sustainable Governance
Mogadishu, Somalia | 20 January 2026 The Federal Republic of Somalia has formally enacted the Environmental Protection and Management Act
SOMALIA AND THE NEW FAULT LINES IN THE HORN AND GULF
Somalia is approaching a pivotal geopolitical juncture as changing alliances in the Horn of Africa, and the Gulf converge with
Analysis of the Somali Federal Legal Aid Bill: Structure, Gaps, and Recommendations
Independent House presents an in-depth analysis of Somalia’s Federal Legal Aid Bill, recently approved by Parliament and awaiting presidential assent.
Director of Independence House: Cooperation Between the Government and Civil Society Critical for Sustainable Solutions.
The Executive Director of Independence House, Hassan Mahmoud, along with other officials from the organization, participated in the Civil Society
Independence House and Somali Public Agenda Partner to Advance Good Governance and Civil Rights in Somalia
Independence House has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Somali Public Agenda, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership focused
New Study Exposes Deep Mobility Barriers Facing Persons with Disabilities in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia — November 2025 Independence House has released a new report examining the everyday mobility challenges faced by Persons
New Survey Reveals Trust Deficit in Somalia’s Voter Registration Process
Mogadishu, September 2025 – A new survey by Independence House has found that while most Somalis are aware of the
At Independence House Forum, Stakeholders Debate Somalia’s Landmark Human Rights Body
A significant step toward institutionalizing human rights protections in Somalia was marked at a recent public forum hosted by Independence