Thursday, September 28, 2023

Editorial

EDITORIAL: Somalia’s new leadership owes its people peace

Against all odds, Somalia this month pulled off a peaceful transition of power. On May 23, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo handed the presidency over Hassan...

Is Somali piracy finally under control?

Piracy off the coast of Somalia has long captivated the attention of the media and governments. But the expiry of the United Nations Security...

What Would Happen if Farmajo Remains in Office?

Somalia is about to finalize the most corrupt, most controversial, and most rigged legislative elections in the country's history. In fact, this election–or, rather,...

Somalia is the tribalist Humpty Dumpty that nobody has been able to put back...

The military coup in Somalia in 1969 and subsequent two decades of despotic rule deformed its political culture. The military regime injected two demons...

Bosaaso should take peace as called for by president Deni and build back better

But first foreign fighters who had a hand in the conflict must be scrutinized and held responsible. SAHAN Research and Halane-based Vates had a role...

Somalia: Yet Another US Failed Policy, ‘Devastating Impact Of NDAA’ – OpEd

On Wednesday December 15, the United States Senate passed House Resolution 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, by a...

OPINION – We must strengthen fight against fake news to advance Turkey-Africa relations

By: Abdirashid Mohamed Hashi   | The  director of communications of the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In Somali, we say...

Geopolitics and strategy drive Greece-US relations

A new era has unfolded in Greece-United States relations that are based on common democratic values and shared interests. The bilateral relationship is strategic,...
Lies and truths about Somalia’s elections: Why is opposition scapegoating Farmaajo?

Lies and truths about Somalia’s elections: Why is opposition scapegoating Farmaajo?

The last three months marked yet another low moment for Somalia indirect electoral model in use from 2000-2021. Perfecting the art of stealing practiced...
Finally Council of Presidential Candidates Did Something to show they are serious about their candidature.

Finally Council of Presidential Candidates Did Something to show they are serious about their...

From their words and actions it was easy to doubt their intentions to lead. After they did everything to betray their claims, finally, presidential...