Opinion

Empowering Communities: A Global Blueprint for Anti-Corruption Success for Somalia

Empowering Communities: A Global Blueprint for Anti-Corruption Success for Somalia

DEC 05, 2023

Somalia's battle against corruption has long been characterized by challenges seemingly insurmountable. Amidst this struggle, a transformative strateg...

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A long road to Jigjiga and the Somali Youth Summit

A long road to Jigjiga and the Somali Youth Summit

DEC 02, 2023

My friend Mohamed Omer invited me to attend the Somali Youth Summit, which took place in Jigjiga between 25 and 27 November this year. I had never bee...

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The Horn of Africa needs more trade—but not at the cost of more war

The Horn of Africa needs more trade—but not at the cost of more war

NOV 29, 2023

The Horn of Africa and the adjacent Red Sea is a strategically important area that has been ravaged by instability. Sudan is torn apart by a civil war...

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Somalia’s Resolute Bid for the Nonpermanent Seat of the UNSC

Somalia’s Resolute Bid for the Nonpermanent Seat of the UNSC

NOV 28, 2023

Challenging the stereotype associated its tumultuous past, Somalia is now championing for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council ...

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Open Letter: Somali politicians and Leaders

NOV 21, 2023

We (Somali society) only encourage and support inclusive common good for the nation building - It is civil duty to ensure the practice of greater comm...

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Somalia Receives Debt Relief Without Common Macroeconomic Governance

Somalia Receives Debt Relief Without Common Macroeconomic Governance

NOV 21, 2023

The Somali Government received the good news of achieving the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Completion Point (CP) before the deadline of Dece...

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Road to COP 28: Empowering East African Communities for Resilient Governance in the Face of Climate Change

Road to COP 28: Empowering East African Communities for Resilient Governance in the Face of Climate Change

NOV 20, 2023

The quote "Failure to plan is planning to fail" is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and its message remains timeless and relevant in various con...

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A Yellow Nail in the Zionism Coffin

A Yellow Nail in the Zionism Coffin

NOV 18, 2023

On October 7, ‘1400’—later revised to 1200 Israelis—were killed and more than 200 were taken as hostages by Hamas fighters in an unprecedented...

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The Looming Danger: Unmasking the Risk of Khat Consumption

The Looming Danger: Unmasking the Risk of Khat Consumption

NOV 18, 2023

Khat scientifically known as Katha Edulis is a plant native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its leaves and shoots are commonly chewed...

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Unexploited and Neglected Mineral Resources in Somalia

Unexploited and Neglected Mineral Resources in Somalia

NOV 15, 2023

The geology of Somalia primarily consists of Mesozoic to recent sediments make up most of the exposed rocks of Somalia. Two isolated uplifted Neoprote...

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