Concentration of Political Power and Inclusive Power-Sharing in Somalia

Somalia’s federal system was designed to distribute political authority among regions and communities rather than allow key institutions to become concentrated within one political or clan network. However, concerns have emerged about the concentration of influential positions in Villa Somalia, Banadir and Hirshabelle among politicians associated with the Abgaal. 

Concentration of Political Power and Inclusive Power-Sharing in Somalia
Somalia’s federal system was designed to distribute political authority among regions and communities rather than allow key institutions to become concentrated within one political or clan network. However, concerns have emerged about the concentration of influential positions in Villa Somalia, Banadir and Hirshabelle among politicians associated with the Abgaal.