Somalia at Risk of Becoming a Jihadist State (2025)

September saw further armed responses to Villa Somalia’s efforts to consolidate control through regional elections. Somali National Army (SNA) reinforcements failed to secure Baidoa, and Hawaadle clan mobilisation against the Hirshabelle State electoral process culminated in deadly unrest in Beledweyne.}

During August 2026, Somalia’s national political deadlock persisted as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud continued to delay negotiations while trying to consolidate his position through Federal Member State elections.}

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established against the backdrop of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 of 2000, calls for women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in political and peace processes.}