Somalia: Somalia Has Moved Beyond Clan-Based Power Sharing, Hassan Sheikh Says

What the report says

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Somalia has moved beyond the clan-based power-sharing model that has long shaped national politics, according to Shabelle via AllAfrica. He made the remarks in Mogadishu at a ceremony closing the government’s annual performance accountability process, where ministries reported on their 2026 work, progress on government plans and delivery of assigned targets.

Hassan said Somalia is heading toward a system in which national institutions and broader citizen participation matter more than clan-based arrangements. He also used the event to highlight government accountability, transparency and regular performance reviews, urging ministries and agencies to use the assessment results to improve areas where progress has lagged. The Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs received performance medals after ranking highest in the annual evaluation, and the Prime Minister’s Office was recognized for introducing a digital system to monitor ministerial performance.

The comments come as Somalia continues a wider debate over electoral reform and the move toward direct voting. As reported by Shabelle, the federal government has backed a one-person, one-vote approach, while opposition groups and some federal member states have raised concerns about the process, constitutional changes and the timing of elections. The president’s remarks underline the government’s broader effort to strengthen state institutions and improve service delivery as it seeks a more stable political system.