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Mogadishu, 1 to 7 June 2026: What the Week Revealed-By Awale Kullane

Between 1 and 7 June 2026, Mogadishu witnessed armed confrontation in the capital, emergency mediation by clan elders, a brief paralysis of government business, and an unusual concentration of diploma…

From Reform to Resilience: Somalia’s Ongoing Journey Toward Democracy and Stability)

Somali Government Accused of Using Drones and Heavy Weapons Against Opposition

Autocracy, Kinship Politics, and the Crisis of Critical Reason: The Roots of Somalia’s Political Stalemate-BY: Eng. Mohamed Abdi, CSA.

Somalia’s Political Future Depends on Consensus, Not Confrontation-BY: Abdifatah Mahad Abdirahman

Private Sector-Led Financial Formalization and Reform in Somalia’s Fragile Economy: A Political Economy Perspective-BY:Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, PhD

Allah ya rahma: The Politics of “Cidna Looma Joojinaayo”-By: Awale Kullane

Somali Elections Countdown:

This coincides with the expiry of the mandate of the current Presidency on May 15.

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Hassan Sheikh’s Direct One-Person, One-Vote Election Is Actually an Indirect Election-By: Abdulrasak Abduljalil

The Cost of the Sledgehammer Why the Talks Collapsed and What Comes Next-By: Nuradin Dirie

The Integrity Space: Somalia’s Contested Seat-By-Awale Ali Kullane

Somalia’s South West State Elections Lack Transparency-By Halima Ismail Ibrahim

Political Tension and Its Impact on Displaced Communities in South West State of Somalia-By Bashiir Barre Ali

Çağrı Bey: A Gamble, a Hope, or a Test for Somalia?-By Kamal Hassan

opinion

Editorial: Kenyan Media Must Reclaim Its Neutral Voice on Somalia

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Too Young to be Funded: How Unequal Distribution of World Bank Financing Is Holding Back Somalia’s Newest State? By: Mohamed Hassan Jabane

Democracy or Delivery: What South West State Tells Us About Somalia’s Federal Future

Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

The Post-Poverty Consumption Trap in Africa: Toward a New Financial Ethic

The Tragedy and Perils of the Shapeshifter A Personal Reckoning, a Pattern of Power, and a Question of Principle

Somalia’s Historic First Venice Biennale Pavilion Sparks Outrage: “This Pavilion Does Not Speak For Us”

Rethinking Federalism in Somalia: Lessons from Experience and Reality

OPINION: Somalia’s Oil Cannot Be Another Broken Promise

The Integrity Space: Somalia’s Contested Seat-By-Awale Ali Kullane

Allah ya rahma: The Politics of “Cidna Looma Joojinaayo”-By: Awale Kullane

Hassan Sheikh’s Direct One-Person, One-Vote Election Is Actually an Indirect Election-By: Abdulrasak Abduljalil

The Cost of the Sledgehammer Why the Talks Collapsed and What Comes Next-By: Nuradin Dirie

The Integrity Space: Somalia’s Contested Seat-By-Awale Ali Kullane

Interview

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

Somalia’s federalism is on its deathbed. An Op-ed by Mohamed Mursal Abdi

Is NIRA Just Printing IDs, or Building Somalia’s Digital Future?

Special Reports

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

EU Confirms €75 Million Support for AU mission in Somalia, Remains Largest Donor to AUSSOM

Drought, Structural Climate Fragility, and the Governance of Risk

Geopolitics

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The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

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Too Young to be Funded: How Unequal Distribution of World Bank Financing Is Holding Back Somalia’s Newest State? By: Mohamed Hassan Jabane

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A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

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Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

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Somalia’s Opposition Bloc Solidifies in Nairobi as Deni, Madobe, Take Challenge to Villa Somalia’s Doorstep

Somali Elections Countdown:

This coincides with the expiry of the mandate of the current Presidency on May 15.

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Somalia’s Political Future Depends on Consensus, Not Confrontation-BY: Abdifatah Mahad Abdirahman

Private Sector-Led Financial Formalization and Reform in Somalia’s Fragile Economy: A Political Economy Perspective-BY:Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, PhD

Allah ya rahma: The Politics of “Cidna Looma Joojinaayo”-By: Awale Kullane

Hassan Sheikh’s Direct One-Person, One-Vote Election Is Actually an Indirect Election-By: Abdulrasak Abduljalil

The Cost of the Sledgehammer Why the Talks Collapsed and What Comes Next-By: Nuradin Dirie

The Integrity Space: Somalia’s Contested Seat-By-Awale Ali Kullane

Somalia’s South West State Elections Lack Transparency-By Halima Ismail Ibrahim

Mogadishu, 1 to 7 June 2026: What the Week Revealed-By Awale Kullane

Between 1 and 7 June 2026, Mogadishu witnessed armed confrontation in the capital, emergency mediation by clan elders, a brief paralysis of government business, and an unusual concentration of diploma…

From Reform to Resilience: Somalia’s Ongoing Journey Toward Democracy and Stability)

Somali Government Accused of Using Drones and Heavy Weapons Against Opposition

Autocracy, Kinship Politics, and the Crisis of Critical Reason: The Roots of Somalia’s Political Stalemate-BY: Eng. Mohamed Abdi, CSA.

opinion

Editorial: Kenyan Media Must Reclaim Its Neutral Voice on Somalia

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Too Young to be Funded: How Unequal Distribution of World Bank Financing Is Holding Back Somalia’s Newest State? By: Mohamed Hassan Jabane

Democracy or Delivery: What South West State Tells Us About Somalia’s Federal Future

Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

The Post-Poverty Consumption Trap in Africa: Toward a New Financial Ethic

The Tragedy and Perils of the Shapeshifter A Personal Reckoning, a Pattern of Power, and a Question of Principle

Interview

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

Special Reports

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

EU Confirms €75 Million Support for AU mission in Somalia, Remains Largest Donor to AUSSOM

Drought, Structural Climate Fragility, and the Governance of Risk

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Somali Swimming Sensation: Mustafa Hashim puts Somalia on the World Stage

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AU reaffirms its commitment to engage with all parties in Sudan

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ANALYSIS: Why Does the War on ISIS Seem More Effective Than the Fight Against Al-Shabab?

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Hormuud Scoops Global Award from OIC Chamber of Commerce and Development

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Souleiman Hassan Waberi: Building Djibouti’s Football Future, one goal at a time

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Somalia Bans Sound system on Tricycles in Mogadishu to combat terrorist tactics

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The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Sanbalolshe Speaks: Spy Chief Lifts Lid on Somali Power Games On GeedFadhi

Former Somali Spy Chief Calls For Wide-scale reforms in NISA, Somali Intelligence Agency

Democracy or Delivery: What South West State Tells Us About Somalia’s Federal Future

The Post-Poverty Consumption Trap in Africa: Toward a New Financial Ethic

EU Confirms €75 Million Support for AU mission in Somalia, Remains Largest Donor to AUSSOM

The Tragedy and Perils of the Shapeshifter A Personal Reckoning, a Pattern of Power, and a Question of Principle

Somalia’s Historic First Venice Biennale Pavilion Sparks Outrage: “This Pavilion Does Not Speak For Us”

Rethinking Federalism in Somalia: Lessons from Experience and Reality

The Somali Region at a Crossroads: Why Development Must Walk with Accountability-by Hussein Mohamed Yusuf

Too Young to be Funded: How Unequal Distribution of World Bank Financing Is Holding Back Somalia’s Newest State? By: Mohamed Hassan Jabane

A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

Somalia’s Opposition Bloc Solidifies in Nairobi as Deni, Madobe, Take Challenge to Villa Somalia’s Doorstep