How Las Anod Killings Initiated SSC Self-rule
By attempting to violently stifle the power of the people, the oppressive secessionist regime of Somaliland not only hastened its downfall but began the countdown to self-rule for Sol, Sanaag…
Why the 1969 Revolution Still Matters Today
Today is the anniversary of the October 21, 1969 revolution that put the armed forces in control of Somalia. It all started with a bloodless coup after the assassination of…
Will the Controversy over Minister Khadija’s Pants Spark a Wider Debate
Somalia's chaotic political and security life has recently sparked new controversy. The attire of a female minister drew the ire of a religious scholar. Those who think it's just plain…
The Pragmatic Embrace: A History of Western Flirtation with Al-Shabab Elements
Western flirtation with Al-Shabab elements stems from a recurring chapter in a history where the “war on terror” continuously negotiates with the very terror it seeks to end, creating a…
Somaliland: Waking Up To The Hard Reality
This opinion piece first appeared on Caasimada.net on June 16, 2020. The author decided to edit and publish it on Kormeeraha Magazine. A month ago a friend of mine added…
Why Somalia’s President Cannot Afford to Upset Turkey
Why President Mohamud’s “Two-Day” Trip Turned into a Tense Waiting Game Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned from a five-day visit to Turkey on July 8 for an initially planned…
Meet Somalia’s Youngest Chief of Staff
Odowa Yusuf Rageh became Somalia’s youngest Brigadier General at 32 in 2019. Since his promotion by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, he has been targeted by opponents of the President’s policies.…
Beledweyne Bombings: Who Is Behind?
On Wednesday evening, a suicide bomber blew himself at Lamagalay compound in Beledweyne killing MP Amina Mohamed Abdi and her security detail. The MP was walking to meet Hirshabelle President…
Somalia says No to EU Naval Forces in its Waters
The UN anti-piracy resolution officially ends tomorrow, March 3, thanks to Somalia's permanent representative to the UN, Abukar Osman Baale, who put a lot of effort into convincing the UN…