Bulsho Trust is an independent policy research and action institute that focuses on preventing violent conflict, building peace, and promoting sustainable development in the Horn of Africa. Bulsho Trust works with governments, international organizations civil society groups, private sector stakeholders and Somali diaspora leaders to attain its vision of building a more peaceful and prosperous Somalia. Bulsho Trust achieves its vision by conducting research on thematic issues, producing independent policy analysis, conducting capacity building trainings, and engaging in direct action to affect change in collaboration with relevant strategic stakeholders.
Bulsho Trust achieves its vision by conducting research on thematic issues, producing independent policy analysis, conducting capacity building trainings, and engaging in direct action to affect change in collaboration with relevant strategic stakeholders.
Bulsho Trust aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment
Bulsho Trust organizes and hosts an annual policy forum
Bulsho Trust conducts research in the areas of socioeconomic
A THEMATIC SESSION REPORT April 2025
Somalia: Building Electoral Consensus for Political Stability
Columbus, Ohio | September 6–7, 2025
Bulsho Trust is hosting a high-level international conference to address Somalia’s electoral challenges and political gridlock. We invite scholars, policymakers, and civil society leaders to submit abstracts (max 500 words) focused on inclusive electoral models, consensus-building, and lessons from comparative systems.
Submission Deadline: August 30, 2025
Send to: khadra@bulshotrust.org | CC: jibrilmo@gmail.com
The Bulsho Trust Conference on Building Electoral Consensus for Political Stability brought together Somali leaders, scholars, civil society, and diaspora voices to tackle some of the most urgent questions facing Somalia’s 2026 elections.
This concise communiqué captures the key proceedings, expert insights, and five major consensus points agreed upon during the two-day conference. From constitutional reform to electoral models, it offers a powerful snapshot of where Somalia stands — and where it must go.
Download the full communiqué to explore the recommendations and takeaways that could shape Somalia’s political future.
On August 17-18, 2024, Bulsho Trust gathered key Somali stakeholders in Columbus, Ohio, for a High-Level Conference on “Completing Somalia’s Constitutional Vision.” The event featured powerful discussions led by Somali government officials, civil society members, and the Diaspora, focusing on inclusive participation in the constitutional revision process. Minister of Justice H.E. Hassan Moallin emphasized the importance of this collective effort for Somalia’s future.