Arday: A Cultural Revolution Unveiled in Somali TV Series
In the embryonic but promising realm of the Somali film industry, a TV series called "Arday", which means "student" in Somali, has risen as an innovative and boundary-breaking phenomenon...
Political Feud over Puntland Leadership, between Collision and Collusion
The political feud between President Hassan Mohamoud and Said Deni escalated on May 8 when Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre of the federal government attacked Deni's leadership of Puntland.
Why and How Awdal Uprising Started
This series of protests is the result of the cold-blooded killing of commander Khadar Habeeb Aynanshe on May 3 in the coastal border town of Lowyada.
The Reason Behind the Erroneous Assumption that Somalis are Caucasian
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a belief known as the Hamitic theory gained popularity as an anthropological and linguistic theory.
The Irir Samaale Ploy to Divide and Perpetuate Chaos
The term Irir Samaale once belonged to the realm of Somali oral history and origin myth, but has found its way into the turbulent Somali political arena.
Controversy around the Presidential Envoy on Somaliland
Saturday's presidential appointment of Abdirashi Guled as special envoy for Somaliland relations sparked an outcry among the Somali public who sees it as poor leadership and gross injustice towards the…
Journeying Through Awdal: Roots, Resilience, and Urgent Need for Investment
As a young and proud Somali from Awdal, I was thrilled to embark on a seven-month journey with my family to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of…
President Mustafa Cagjar’s Visit to Harawo District
President Mustafa Cagjar’s recent visit to the Harawo area marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the region’s long-standing demand for recognition as an official full region within…
How Ethiopians’ abhorrent antics distort Somali history
As an ardent pansomalist who categorically opposes any hegemonic agenda of the Ethiopians, formerly known as Abyssinians, I would like to address the revisionism of our history by chauvinistic Amharas…
Why Mogadishu is Grappling with Out-of-Control Violence
Mogadishu, the Somali capital, with a population of 4.5 million, is plagued by out-of-control violence that is going crescendo. Unlike what most people believe, violence is no longer the preserve…