Opinion
Education is Somalia’s best hope for sustainable development
Education is the only real measure of a nation’s capacity, strength and potential. Education is central to nation-building, national identity and gl...
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EU renews its commitment to supporting Somali women and girls
International Women’s Day gives us all the opportunity to renew our commitment to the empowerment, education and advancement of women and girls arou...
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Aid, corruption, and neighbours in need: A reporter reflects on Somalia’s record drought
People need help, but the limitations of international aid are stark....
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Banning tuk-tuks may be a knee-jerk reaction to a different problem
Banning tuk-tuks without considering the economic and social impact would be a short-sighted move that puts immense pressure on the public. Tuk-tuks a...
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Lack of Designated Walkways in Mogadishu Puts Citizens at Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, has been responsible for numerous attacks in Mogadishu over the years. They've targeted govern...
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"Somalia's Potential Membership in the East African Community: A Boost for Regional Integration and Cooperation"
Somalia has expressed interest in joining the East African Community (EAC), which consists of six countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi,...
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Will the Beast finally be Slain? An analysis into Presiden Mohamud's Remarkable Progress in his Fight Against Terrorism
Just a few short years ago Al-Shabaab seemed undefeatable. An all-powerful, pervasive menace that unrelentingly loomed large over the entire Somali la...
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Mogadishu's Endless Security Challenges: Addressing the Root Causes of Conflict
Why has no government been able to find a solution for the security of Somalia's capital? How is it possible that armed forces are still engaged in fi...
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Agreements on power allocation and the judiciary through Somalia’s National Consultative Council: how to move beyond the current political impasse
Since the election of Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Muhamud in mid-May 2022, the National Consultative Council (NCC), a body by the top FGS, FMS...
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Abdiaziz Laftagareen: A unifying and foresighted politician dedicated to changing the Southwest State of Somalia
Mr. Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, also known as "Laftagareen," is a 53-year-old veteran politician, technocrat, and father of four who has been striving fo...
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