Shadows Over Mudug: History, Clan Diplomacy, and the End of the PSF
The city of Galkayo, the capital of the Mudug region, which has historically been an arena for political and clan power struggles, this week hosted one of the most severe…
The Star and the Struggle: How Somalia Found Its Soul
For decades, the blue of the Somali sky carried a deeper meaning than a mere horizon—it was the colour of a dream deferred. From the scorched plains of the north…
Ankara’s Blind Spots in the Somali Quagmire
Turkey, enticed by the promise of lucrative resource deals and strategic influence, now finds itself deeply entangled in a Somali quagmire of its own making.
The Discreet Nationalist: Farmaajo’s Return to the Spotlight
In a rare and revealing sit-down in late April 2026, Somalia’s 9th President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed—better known as Farmaajo—broke his silence.
The Ankara-Mogadishu Axis: Partnership, Profits, and Peril
What began as a humanitarian overture amid famine has since evolved into one of Africa's most consequential bilateral relationships—a multifaceted partnership spanning military bases, offshore energy exploration, ...
Inside Somalia’s Rift with the UAE
When Somalia announced, in January 12, it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the language from Mogadishu was unmistakable...
Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”
Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.