Author: Mohamed Ali Jama

HSM and MBZ

Gulf Strong-Arm Tactics: Was the President Assaulted in Abu Dhabi?

Ever since Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahamoud appeared in a video with obvious signs of assault on his face, speculation has been rife regarding his safety and the true nature of a recent trip to the United Arab Emirates.

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Lido Beach Attack

The Truth Behind The Lido Beach Restaurant Attack

The explosion two days ago at Mogadishu’s restaurant on Lido Beach is believed to be the work of a sophisticated network attempting to destabilize Somalia in order to secure an electoral win for the opposition. At the time of the blast, ten lawmakers and other dignitaries from Khatumo state of Somalia were having iftar with […]

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Single Somalia Policy

The “Single Somalia” Paradox

For decades, the United States has upheld a clear position on Somalia’s territorial integrity. Washington recognizes the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in Mogadishu as the country’s sole sovereign authority…

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Canadian forces abuses

Canadian Forces Abuses In Somalia, 29 Years Later

Canadian soldiers sent to Somalia as part of the global humanitarian effort captured a 16 year-old child named Shidane Abukar Arone and viciously tortured him to death in their camp.

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Khatumo State

How Foreign Lobbying for Somaliland Ignores a Tinderbox

Foreign lobbyists campaigning for Somaliland base their arguments on carefully selected clichés or guided tours in Hargeisa…

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General Abdihamid Dirir

PM Roble Splashed By Revelation Of Land Grab

Somali Navy Commander General Abdihamid Mohamed Dirir accused Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble of looting naval land and building a house there. The revelation of the land grab was received like a bomb in the circle close to the Prime Minister who rush to exonerate him. He said it was “unfortunate and disappointing” that naval […]

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ICJ Verdict

ICJ Decision: A Victory At Great Cost

The long-awaited decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the case of the maritime dispute between Kenya and Somalia was handed down last week, largely proving Somalia right. It has been seven long years and Kenya’s repeated assaults on Somalia sovereignty have not swayed the Somali nation’s resolve not to be easily bullied. […]

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