Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade”

@afyare_elmi @RAbdiAnalyst @HassanSMohamud Prof @afyare_elmi, Truly great points! Thanks

For the first time since the international community declared Somalia's transition ended in 2012, President @HassanSMohamud's government mandate is set to expire without a political agreement among Somali stakeholders. Even during the former president's controversial term extension, Somali groups reached a political agreement on September 17, 2020, about five months before his mandate expired. Now, with Parliament's mandate having expired last month, the president's mandate is due to expire on Friday, May 15, 2026. Yet there is NO political agreement for the way forward and political dispensation. This situation did not happen by accident. Given recent developments, it is evident that President @HassanSMohamud is determined to maintain power through gerrymandering, fake elections, manipulation, closing civic space, and using force to repress dissidents, journalists, and activists. The government has led the country into a political deadlock that threatens the survival of the Third Republic. This is a very bad legacy for @HassanSMohamud. Reportedly, there are U.S.-led efforts to help prevent a complete collapse and encourage dialogue among the parties. I hope these efforts will result in a political agreement between the government and the opposition. In my view, regardless of how the agreement is presented, four principles must be adhered to during the elections/selections at the Federal Government and Federal Member States levels: 1. Political Agreement: This must include the government, opposition, and Federal Member States. There is an urgent need for this agreement and political dispensation because Parliament's mandate ended in April 2026, and the executive's mandate, including the presidency, expires on Friday, May 15, 2026. Therefore, the governance vacuum should be filled as soon as possible with a political dispensation negotiated between the parties. 2. Competitiveness: Any model used must allow candidates to compete for seats. To my knowledge, the tribal clan power-sharing system, often referred to as 4.5, is here to stay, and all political forces accept that reality. That said, all potential gatekeepers, whether they are FGS leaders, opposition, FMS leaders, or elders, should be controlled to the extent possible. There must be open competition for every seat, and no fake competitors should be allowed (Malxiis). The biggest want-to-be gatekeeper is the government, its commission, its computer system, and its arbitrary laws. 3. Inclusivity and Independence: An inclusive and independent commission that can fairly arbitrate among competing candidates is necessary, and the system (if any) should be subject to international audit. Even if there is going to be a limited election where clan delegates elect candidates, some form of a system can be used as a trial. In the past, the government has refused to allow its system to be audited by one of the Big Four companies. @VillaSomalia missed a big opportunity because the president did not want a fair election. 4. Controlling Corruption: Corruption has always been endemic in Somalia, but the government's approach to land management has taken it to a new level. Upon election, Martin Ronceray and Bruce Byiers reported on various strategies that African leaders employ to manipulate elections: changing the constitution, removing term limits, excluding candidates or voters, weakening watchdog organizations, and manipulating timing. On election day, these leaders resort to vote-buying, intimidation, control of information, falsification of results, and claiming victory early. Based on the so-called municipal elections in Mogadishu and the government's approach to this issue since 2024, Villa Somalia has effectively implemented all of the above tactics. (See the report here: ecdpm.org/work/elections…). In short, it is unfortunate that President @HassanSMohamud has become the first president to openly attempt to unilaterally change the political settlement agreed upon by Somalis, and his term will expire without a political agreement. Let us hope that a deal is reached before Friday, May 15, 2026. Just in case you want to read my previous writings on this issue, here are two: 1. Can Somalia’s Third Republic Be Saved? Available at mecouncil.org/publication/ca… 2. Somalia’s 2026 election risks a legitimacy crisis: Available at aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/…

@AbdiwahabSheik7 I concur with your observation The reported population numbers for #Somalia and #Ethiopia seem inconsistent with demographic trends, raising concerns about their accuracy Somali Planning Ministry @MoPIED should address this with clear, transparent clarification

@AbdiwahabSheik7 I concur with your observation The reported population numbers for #Somalia and #Ethiopia seem inconsistent with demographic trends, raising concerns about their accuracy Somali Planning Ministry @MoPIED should address this with clear, transparent clarification

@AbdiwahabSheik7 Abdiwahab, Good job in pinpointing this issue Can you let us know the source? Thanks

In 1979 Ethiopian population was 34.5M and Somalia was 8M afer 46 year, in 2026 Ethiopia 130M and Somalia 20M. Average Ethiopian household is 4 and average Somali is 7. Something doesn't add up, Either Somalis has been undercounted or Ethiopian census are inflated beyond belief

@SherifAbdinur @ha_noolaato @AbdikarimAKaar @SherifAbdinur: You were a productive & creative team member who provided invaluable support to the Chief of Staff

@EngFuursade @ha_noolaato @AbdikarimAKaar My former boss and respected Prof. @EngFuursade mahadsanid.

Both podcasts of @ha_noolaato and @SherifAbdinur @AbdikarimAKaar are genuinely excellent and stand out for their quality They deliver engaging content that keeps listeners interested from start to finish

@AAbdishakur: This is not just a “darker legacy”, but an unforgiving shadow that lingers, leaving behind a scar time WILL NOT erase

It’s great to see #Claude #AI now finally available in #Somalia @Anthropic’s Claude is among the world’s top #ArtificialIntelligence tools, alongside #Gemini and #ChatGPT A great advantage for Somali students & professionals, as AI is today essential for learning & development

@AhmedSindiko, Fuursade Computers was exactly at KM4 (Tahliil Warsame Building) @alihwarsame was correct

Dear @alihwarsame, Early computers required users to memorize commands (#DOS) Then came visual systems that made things simpler (#Windows) Afterwards #Internet came out and training became easier with online help However, today #AI makes #technology easier and more helpful

#Disinformation & #misinformation on social media are deeply harming #ThirdWorld countries They spread fast, driving mistrust & unrest, eroding trust, development & governance #Somali social media, from both government & opposition, clearly reflects this growing problem

@Anthropic’s #Claude #AI is among the world’s top AI tools, alongside #Gemini and #ChatGPT Thus, it is truly great to see Claude now finally accessible in #Somalia A positive step for Somali students & educators, as #ArtificialIntelligence is vital for knowledge & development

@Beno10_MFC A=10 B=5 C=8

Only the smartest nearly got the value of C. It requires top level IQ Can you solve?

#Somali students from @tmfsomalia winning 1st place in #ComputerScience & #ArtificialIntelligence at Science Fest #Africa 2026 in #Abidjan truly inspiring It’s one of Somalia’s best stories in years Keep going, this will undo the harm from ongoing tribal and political conflicts

@Cairo_xprsk 45

IQ test Can you solve this? 🤔

@Gemma_2210 72

@aaru700 29

Choose the correct answer

@Simi_2210_ 40

What's the Missing number? Difficult pattren only few will get this right

@Simi_2210_ 36

90% people get stuck at 7 can you solve it?

@Simi_2210_ 179

If you solve this, you’re different Can you solve ?