Opinion

Somalia: When Corruption Incapacitates State

Somalia: When Corruption Incapacitates State

MAY 25, 2023

Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the UN described corruption as “insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies, it...

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Mistrust of Somali community in Kenya should come to an end

Mistrust of Somali community in Kenya should come to an end

MAY 25, 2023

Recent appointment of Somalis into high-profile positions within government has raised eyebrows amongst some Kenyans....

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IRIR SAMAALE - Putting Records Straight

IRIR SAMAALE - Putting Records Straight

MAY 21, 2023

By stating that IRIR SAMAALE was created recently, the person is not in tandem either with Somali history or is just trying to create a notion that So...

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Puntland at a Crossroads: Urgent Calls for Negotiation

Puntland at a Crossroads: Urgent Calls for Negotiation

MAY 18, 2023

In the past three days, numerous events have unfolded, which, if they persist, could lead to unfavorable outcomes. On May 15, 2023, the Puntland Polit...

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Year in Review: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s First Year in Office

Year in Review: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s First Year in Office

MAY 17, 2023

The new administration assumed responsibility for resolving the ongoing challenges plaguing the population in Somalia, including the drought that disr...

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Somalia sees an intertwined destiny with the Turkiye people

Somalia sees an intertwined destiny with the Turkiye people

MAY 12, 2023

Turkiye, which has a deep-rooted historical connection with Somalia, has gained an indispensable place in the hearts of Somalis through bilateral rela...

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A Year Later: Assessing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's Accomplishments, Challenges, and Opportunities.

A Year Later: Assessing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's Accomplishments, Challenges, and Opportunities.

MAY 12, 2023

One year ago, the Somali legislature made history by re-electing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for a second term, marking a significant milestone fo...

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June 1959: the fascinating debate in the Constituent Assembly over the age of the President of the Republic

June 1959: the fascinating debate in the Constituent Assembly over the age of the President of the Republic

MAY 11, 2023

In the last three years of the Trusteeship period much time and effort was devoted to the preparation of the Constitution for the future of the indepe...

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The Prime Minister’s Remark: A Threat to Puntland’s Election and Development

The Prime Minister’s Remark: A Threat to Puntland’s Election and Development

MAY 11, 2023

Upon assuming office as President of Somalia last year, Hassan Sheikh declared his desire to achieve peace within the country and with the internation...

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The Lighthouse Incident: Preserving Mogadishu's Heritage Buildings

The Lighthouse Incident: Preserving Mogadishu's Heritage Buildings

MAY 09, 2023

Mogadishu Lighthouse’s partial collapse is a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting our heritage and the challenges of displacement....

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