Official Launch of Gurmad Qaran and the National Dialogue Forum
Gurmad Qaran successfully held its Official Launch and National Dialogue Forum on 28 September 2026 at Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu. The forum brought together scholars, leaders, and diverse members of society, focusing on national unity, accountability, the rule of law, and inclusive dialogue. Read the full conference report now, attached below.
Bridging Tradition and Democracy
Gurmad Qaran Position Paper on Hybrid Eloctral Model: A Transitional Pathway to One Person, One Vote Somalia stands at a critical stage in its democratic political transition. The constitutional deadlineof 15 May 2026 for holding elections has elapsed without political agreement, leaving the countryin a constitutional and political limbo. As competing electoral visions continue to […]
The Conflict Between Iran, the United States, and Israel: Economic and Security Impacts on Somalia.
26 APR, 2026. GUESTS: Ali Haji warsame Former Minister of Education Puntland. SAMIRA GAID Co-Founder and Head of Research and Policy, Balqiis Insights. Bashir M. Hussein, PhD Development Practitioner & Senior Research. MODERATORS: AHMED SANWILWILO AND SHAMSA SHEEGOW Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
The Federal Government and Southwest State Conflict: Challenges, Consequences and way forward.
22 March, 2026 GUESTS: MP. MOHAMED ABUKAR Federal MP and former Minister of the South West State. SHAMSA SHEGOW Gurmad Qaran Mmber Ugaas Hassan A. Mohamed Spokesman of the Southwest State. MODERATORS: ABDIJABAR HIRSI AND MOHAMED ISAK Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
Constitutional Amendment in Somalia: The ongoing Debate
6 March, 2026 GUESTS: ALI ABDALLA Lawyer, Jurist and a member of the Somali Lawyers’ Forum AHMED ABBAS Researcher and Gurmad Qaran Member MODERATORS: AHMED SANWILWILO AND SHAMSO SHEGOW Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
Geopolitics of the Horn of Africa: Power Rivalries, Security Risks, and Political Fragility
6 Jan, 2026 GUESTS: HASSAN A. KHAYRE Former PM Somalia ALI HAJI WARSAME Former Minster of education Puntland FAISAL ROBLE Somali Intellectual ABDIFATAH ISMAIL Former MP MODERATORS: MOHAMED ISAK AND DAYIB SH. AHMED Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
The Impact of Climate Change: A Sustainable path forward for the Prolonged and Recurring Droughts in Somalia
21 DEC, 2025 GUESTS:: MOHAMUD MOALIM ABDULAHI Commissioner of Somali disaster management agency (SoDMA) AYAN HARARE National Climate Finance Unit Coordinator ABDELKARIM A. HASSAN Gurmad Qaran General Secretary MODERATORS: SAID ARAFAT AND ABDIJABAR HIRSI Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
What has Caused the Spread of Immorality in Somali Society? And How Can it Be Prevented?
6 DEC, 2025 DR. SADIA ADEN Medical doctor and humanitarian advocate ZAINAB M. HASSAN Founder & Executive Director of (SGEM) SULDAN ABDISALAM AHMED Conflict, Peace and Security Expert. MODERATORS AHMED SANWILWILO AND SAID ARAFAT Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
Red Sea Dynamics: The Impact of Gulf and Ethiopian Powers on Somalia’s Future.
25 ОСТ, 2025. GUESTS DAYIB SHIEKH AHMED Researcher and Intellectual ABUKAR ARMAN Author and Foreign Policy Analyst SAMIA GAID Analyst and Researcher. MODERATORS MOHAMED ISAK AND AHMED SANWILWILO Watch the full program on Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel
25 Years After the Arta Conference: Progress or Paradox?
15 Nov, 2025 GUESTS AHMED ABBAS Researcher and Gurmad, Qaran Member AHMED A. BAFO Director of the Dhaxalreeb Center for Leadership Development AISHA GELLE former Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs of Puntland. MODERATORS MOHAMED ISAK AND SHAMSO SHEGOW Visit Gurmad Qaran’s YouTube channel to watch the full program.