The Confidence to Win: How Somalis Became a Political Force in the West
In just over a decade, Somali communities across Western democracies have moved from the margins of political life to the heart of decision-making.
Irro in Washington: Gaza, Diplomacy, and a Somali Social-Media Reckoning
When Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” arrived in Washington in September, his objective was clear: persuade the U.S. to treat Hargeisa as a recognized sovereign state. This is a…
The Politics of Dispossession: Hassan Sheikh’s Predatory Legacy
As Somalia remains deadlocked in a pivotal but uncertain electoral timetable, the administration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces a defining moment that will shape its historical legacy.
The Dark Side of the 2026 World Cup: Greed, Politics, and Controversy
As the final whistle blew on the most financially lucrative FIFA Men's World Cup in history—generating a staggering $15 billion in revenue—the on-field glory of Spain's victory was deeply overshadowed…
The World Cup’s Lost Official: What Happened to Omar Artan?
If Artan's World Cup dream was interrupted in the United States, his return to Somalia produced a very different scene.
The Mogadishu Standoff: A Republic on the Brink
What began as a protest against land grabbing by those close to power and forced evictions quickly turned into a referendum on the presidency itself.
Cracks in the Horn: Somalia’s Drought of No Return
As of March 2026, Somalia is grappling with one of the most complex drought emergencies in its modern history. What began as a series of failed rainy seasons has evolved…
Deconstructing Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks and Their Strategic Resonance
The remarks made by US President Donald Trump, describing US Representative Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans as "garbage," go far beyond a simple inflammatory statement.
Palestinian Genocide: 100 days of Mass Slaughter
100 long days have passed since the start of the Palestinian genocide. 100 days during which the Zionist regime supported by the West began to massacre 31,497 Palestinians in Gaza…
Somalia Mourns Loss of Minister Khadija Diriye
The Somali nation mourns the unexpected loss of Khadija Mohamed Diriye, Somali Minister for Women and Human Rights Development, yesterday in Djibouti, at the age of 74. Ms. Diriye was…