Opinion

Pitfalls of the Proposed Presidential System

Pitfalls of the Proposed Presidential System

JUN 06, 2023

This is an attempt to shed light on the complexities of the recent constitutional review proposal made on 27/05/2023 by the National Consultative Coun...

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Dissent on ICG Statement on the Fighting at Las Anod

Dissent on ICG Statement on the Fighting at Las Anod

JUN 05, 2023

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has recently issued a long statement on the fighting between “Dhulbahante and Somaliland” for the control of ...

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Si Saxa Ma U Baratay Madaxweyne Farmaajo iyo Kaaliyihiisi Siyaasadeed? Maxayse Auckland iyo Macnaghten Isaga Egyihiin?

Si Saxa Ma U Baratay Madaxweyne Farmaajo iyo Kaaliyihiisi Siyaasadeed? Maxayse Auckland iyo Macnaghten Isaga Egyihiin?

JUN 04, 2023

Juun sanadkii 1838, Madaxa Isticmaarkii-Hindiya Auckland loo yaqaanay (Lord Auckland), ahna ninka loogu magac daray magaalo madaxda New Zealand, ayaa ...

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Parliamentary vs Presidential System: Which is Better for Somalia?

Parliamentary vs Presidential System: Which is Better for Somalia?

JUN 02, 2023

Somalia's political system is a parliamentary representative, where the president is the head of state, and the prime minister (PM) is the head of gov...

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Maxay Soomaaliya Uga Dhigan Tahay Dib U Doorashada Madaxweynaha Turkiga Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?

Maxay Soomaaliya Uga Dhigan Tahay Dib U Doorashada Madaxweynaha Turkiga Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?

JUN 01, 2023

Xiriirka ka dhexeeya laba dowladood ee walaalaha ah ee Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga waa mid qotodheer taariikh ahaan oo waxaa la sheegaa in uu xiriirkaani j...

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The Complex Dance of Democracy in Somalia: Balancing Clan Dynamics and Modern Governance

The Complex Dance of Democracy in Somalia: Balancing Clan Dynamics and Modern Governance

MAY 30, 2023

Somalia's political landscape is nothing short of complex. With a delicate mix of deeply rooted clan structures and emerging democratic aspirations, c...

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Somalia’s Blue Economy: Key Challenges

Somalia’s Blue Economy: Key Challenges

MAY 28, 2023

Somalia has a vast coastline of more than 3,300 km, the longest in the continent of Africa, which could make it a significant player in the blue econo...

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Puntland's Local Election: A Beacon of Hope for Somalia's Democratic Future

Puntland's Local Election: A Beacon of Hope for Somalia's Democratic Future

MAY 27, 2023

Is Somalia finally on the road to democracy? Can one state’s local election serve as a turning point for an entire nation? Puntland, a region that h...

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The unexpected success of Somalia’s new fight against Al Shabaab

The unexpected success of Somalia’s new fight against Al Shabaab

MAY 26, 2023

Why the new Somalia president’s declaration of war against the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab is generating a national zeitgeist....

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’ s First Anniversary in Power: A Year of Milestones

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’ s First Anniversary in Power: A Year of Milestones

MAY 25, 2023

On the first-year anniversary since Somali Parliamentarians overwhelmingly handed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) a second mandate to lead the c...

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