Somalia today is a highly fragile state. Although there are some strong examples of promising actions towards advancing peacebuilding and sustaining peace, deep-rooted and persistent challenges to peace remain. The federalisation agenda, inclusive locally led peace processes, and renewed financial incentives have been welcome developments. However, the trajectory has been reportedly downwards since 2017, stemming from shrinking civic space, capture of parliament, lacking rule of law and deepening war economy coupled with persistent insecurity, existing culture of clannism, and widespread inequality. Achieving an enabling environment for peacebuilding and sustaining peace is only possible if the federalisation agenda succeeds and a political consensus in the country is reached not only between the government and its member states, but also with other interested parties,including civil society.
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