What should top of the agenda on the Constitution

[Tiyeglow]

Why do we even take serious Xamar and FGS? That war-zone is eternally cursed unfortunately.

Somalia is not a constituted republic. The state leaders and the president are coequals until a constitution is completed that outlines responsibilities. At this stage, it’s unproductive to try and subordinate the regional leaders and it is unproductive to try and subordinate other regional capitals to Mogadishu.

Before the constitution is completed, the change of the capital city needs to be discussed, addressed and evaluated. With the Garacad port established, the only port on the continent to do it self-sufficiently, and the proximity to all other regions of Bilad as-Sumal (DDS, PL, SL, Konfuur), the location best suited is: Gaalkacyo. It is by far the most pragmatic and most reasonable.

Xamar is not feasible, it is symbolically and practically unfit for this new image of Somalia that we are all hoping for. I am vehemently against Puntland cutting off from Somalia or even entertaining that idea, for one, my family goes back three generations across KGS and JL, but beyond that the name, flag, people of Somalia all resonates with me.

Honestly, this should be the main discussion of our time, everything else is secondary until a new capital is agreed upon. There is no civic unity without a new capital, there is no discourse of moving forward without a new capital. The answer to AS is found in a new capital, the city of Xamar should be a relic of our past, its wounds and trauma isn't something that should be revisited. Even Berlin amidst the peak of the Cold War was split into four factions (later two - Communist and Free World). The severity of Berlin (whilst being in East Germnay) to be split up, then it is essential for us to understand this.

This issue isn't being pressed hard enough, there is no development without changing the capital. This should be the initial 1m1v across the country, to galvinate support and trust by the public towards a better future. Giving them the choice to decide.

The constitution states:

Box 1: The article in the constitution about the capital city.

Article 9. The Capital City of the Nation The status of the capital city of Somalia shall be determined in the constitutional review process, and the two houses of the Somali Federal Parliament shall enact a special law with regards to this issue.

Here is an article about this: https://horseedmedia.net/mogadishu-...pital-city-the-broken-heart-of-somalia-221553

 

[Idilinaa]

I believe Somalia should build a separate administrative/military capital in the southern interior and treat Mogadishu like a commercial capital.

Puntland and Somaliland kinda got it right with Bosaso and Garowe split and Berbera and Hargeisa split. You see this with a America as well, with the New York and Washington split.

It makes sense from a military and defense reasons not to have a port city as a government/administrative capital, you can become a martime war target from the sea and it can compromise the security of the government. You see Alshabab and foreign governments potentially target mogadishu a lot for that very reason, which compromises not only the political leaderships security but in major way disrupts the economy, trade and infrastructure in a vital commercial city.

If the capital is in a port city it will more than likely create more regional inequality and higher concentration of power and wealth because port cities tend to be wealthier and more developed than other areas of the country due to their central role in global trade and commerce., while other regions (especially inland or rural areas) could feel neglected.

Also commercial cities are more likely to become more densely populated and crowded , so it's not a good pick to house a government administrative capital to carry coordinate public service delivery out from.

Also it can make the political leadership more concentrated in commercial and trade related interests, push policies that favor that, neglecting sectors such as agriculture, social welfare and or environmental protection. It may not reflect the diversity of the country, and diversify the economy and be heavily depended on maritime and trade-based activities which can be volatile to global shipping trends and supply chain disruptions.

 

[Tiyeglow]

South Africa has multiple capital cities however Somalia is too politically immature for that. It needs to develop both its FMS capitals and federal capital. I agree with you fully that centralisation & concentration leads to chaos and turmoil, Xamar being a city-state from 1960-1991 was not a great strategy.