Somalia Country Focus Report

Somalia’s civic space operates within a fragile and contested environment shaped by decades
of armed conflict, state fragility, and ongoing political transitions. While the Federal
Government of Somalia (FGS) and federal member states continue efforts to consolidate
governance structures, the country remains burdened by persistent insecurity, political
volatility, and deep-rooted social inequalities. These challenges have created a complex
landscape for civil society organisations (CSOs), which often find themselves navigating
between competing authorities and unpredictable political dynamics.