By Mustafa Awale Ahmed
Galkayo, a city at the very heart of Somalia, is a place of stark contrasts. Strategically located in the central Mudug region, it serves as a vital crossroads connecting the n…
By: Abdirahman Abdishakur, Somali Opposition Leader
The passing of Raila Odinga is a profound loss, not just for Kenya, but for every African who dares to believe in the possibility of a just and d…
By: Dr. Shafie Sharif Mohamed
When Somalia committed to reserving 30 percent of parliamentary seats for women through the 2012 Garowe Principles, the pledge was widely hailed as a progressive milesto…
By: Abdullahi H. Daud Warsame
Background
Throughout history, Somalis have faced intense inter-clan competition, often marked by disputes over land, power, and resources. Clan distinctions have playe…
Mohammed Hirmoge
Just last week, the White House used a classical Somali song in one of its TikTok videos, a montage featuring Democratic senators and congressmen, apparently as a political jab at th…
By Abdifatah Abdinur
In Somalia’s complex and often volatile political and security environment, Puntland State emerges as a remarkable example of resilience, pragmatic leadership, and forward-lookin…
By: Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, Ph.D.
In the heart of Mogadishu’s Banadir region, Daarul Salaam is emerging as one of Somalia’s most ambitious urban projects. Designed as a gated community with modern h…
By Dr. Liban Cigaal
In the contemporary world, the survival and legitimacy of states rest upon three interlinked pillars: economic interdependence, national security, and geopolitics. Together, these…
By: Suleimam Hashi
Following the recent emergency summit of Arab and Muslim countries held in Doha, which brought together Arab and Islamic organizations in response to Israel's overt attack on Qatar…
By: Liban Cigaal
The Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Macalin, recently claimed that health and education are not government responsibilities but mere charity. Such wo…
By: Abukar Awale
The recent territorial and military losses of the Somali government to Al-Shabaab bring a critical question to the forefront: Is the nation’s leadership serious about winning the war…
By: Abdirahman Abdi Ahmed
For decades, every Somali citizen has carried the aspiration of living in a truly independent state, free from external interference, governed through Somali-led and Somali-…
Once again, the Gedo region has become the center of violent clashes. This conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, forcing them to flee to neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia, and has cause…
Salah Rashid
It didn’t come easy. It took blood and sacrifice. So many brave young men and women sacrificed their lives. It required lengthy, mutually beneficial, heartfelt negotiations, with voices …
The recent press statement issued by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) regarding the vessel SEA WORLD is not only misleading but constitutes a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts. It is a …
By António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Energy has shaped humanity’s path – from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we’re at the dawn of a new e…
Somalia faces a profound youth unemployment crisis, one of the world’s most severe, with a youth unemployment rate of 34.28% in 2023, according to the World Bank, significantly higher than the global …
Mohamed Hassan Irro
As Somalia's election season approaches, the political landscape is once again shifting, bringing with it both hope and fears. The air is thick with anticipation, but also with a …
By Dr. Liban Cigaal
On what may be the most perilous day yet for Somalia’s fragile federation, Villa Somalia the seat of the presidency is accelerating a dangerous course away from federalism, consen…
By Dr. Liban Cigaal
"No society can legitimately call itself civilized if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means." —Aneurin Bevan, UK Minister of Health, 1948.
Kenya's Bold St…
For a long time, the towering gatekeepers to professional achievement were university degrees. However, the barriers of academia are no longer the sole route to meaningful employment. Professional cer…
