The Arithmetic of Decay: Why Somalia’s Discontent is a Judgment, Not a Mood
Let us dispense with the diplomatic euphemisms. The widespread discontent with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is neither a passing mood nor a tragic misunderstanding.
Why The Government Nor the Opposition is Serving the Nation
Many Somalis, especially in Mogadishu and the southern regions, struggle to tell the government and the opposition apart.
HSM’s Presidency: Experience Matters and Legacy Must Be Earned
The overwhelming majority of Somalis reject the naïve sentiment that political loyalty should replace sound judgment.
Somalia Needs Partners, Not Protectors: Why HSM Must Tread Carefully with the UAE
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s reported willingness to restore close ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is deeply concerning.
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.
Prof. Samatar’s Interview Exposes Fault Lines in Somaliland’s Clan-Based Politics
Prof. Ahmed Ismail Samatar recently delivered what many observers described as a remarkably candid and well-reasoned assessment of the political fallout following Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro”’s recent visit to the…
The Hawadle Clan is Trapped Between Al-Shabaab and Villa Somalia
The Hawadle clan is caught in a devastating crossfire. They now face three distinct adversaries: the anti-Hawadle political establishment, the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The Poet’s Dilemma: Navigating the Ruins of Somali Unity
Recent footage from the streets and the United Nations headquarters in New York, featuring Dr. Abdurahman Duale Beyle campaigning for Somaliland's international recognition, has sparked shock and an unsettled debate…
Beyond Ebola: How Africa Fights Back Against Health Imperialism
Every Ebola outbreak exposes more than a pathogen; it exposes power.
Beyond the Russian Smokescreen: The Real Geopolitics of Niger’s Foiled Coup
The recent foiled coup attempt in Niamey, the details of which were publicly exposed by Captain (now promoted to General) Roger Gabriel, has highlighted the deep fractures within Niger’s security…