Opinion
A protracted political limbo: What is at stake?
The electoral process in Somalia has been dragging on since the last year, due to multiple delays caused by stand-offs between politicians and technic...
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Somaliland Waaheen Market fire was caused by an epic government failure
This week, a blaze destroyed the Waaheen, the largest open market in Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital. The Firefighters were having problems accessing...
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Why is the American right waging a stealth neocolonial assault on Somalia?
On March 14, the conservative Heritage Foundation played host to the president of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia "whose self-declared indep...
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The bloodbath in Beledweyne
The carnage in Beledweyne is a shocking reminder of how the lines between the “government” and terrorists are now blurred....
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Land-locked Ethiopia Buying Warships While Ethiopian People Facing Starvation
Ethiopia is a land-locked country like many African countries. It does not need naval warships for not having sea coast. Somalia, Somaliland and Djabo...
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Worship and Health Benefits of Fasting in RAMADAN
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the basis of how Muslims live their lives on the earth. The other pillars are faith, prayer, c...
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Farmajo’s Divide and Conquer Politics Makes Hawiye President Desirable to Reconcile Somali Clans and States Pitted as Enemies
From the outset, I apologize in advance if the title of my article causes discomfort and anger especially for the valuable and capable presidential ca...
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What If Fahad Yassin Runs for President of Somalia?
There are reports that Baidoa, is currently planning to host a new political alliance between Rahweyne and Dir. The potential coalition seeks to chang...
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Why is President Farmaajo Winning the Election?
The main reason Farmaajo is favored to win the upcoming elections is due to the overwhelming support of millions of Somalis abroad and at home, includ...
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Assessing the Somali State Institutions 10 years after the end of the transition
The purpose of this article is to describe the roles of the three main Organs of the State: the Parliament, the Presidency of the Republic and the Gov...
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