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...
Said Deni: Between Autocratic Tendency And Foreign Backing
A week ago, Said Abdullahi Deni, the president of the Somali region of Puntland, has declared his candidacy to the country’s top seat. In his announcement speech, Deni said his…
How The Looming Deadline Reveals The Ugly Truth Of The Indirect Election
There are two days left to conclude Somalia’s parliamentary election as the February 25 agreed deadline approaches. With 70% of the 275 seats filled, politicians are resorting to dirty tricks…
Factors Impeding Somalia-Somaliland Talks
the issues I have discussed will provide readers with valuable insights into the factors impeding Somalia–Somaliland talks. I believe this will empower them to challenge the political elites who benefit…
How Ex-PM Khaire Almost Sold Somalia’s Oil To Russia
In this article, we look into the archives and reveal how former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire sold nearly all of Somalia’s oil to Russia and was Putin’s inside man…
Fahad Yasin: If You Do Well, Good Is Expected
When Yasin was appointed Deputy Director of NISA on August 15, 2018, he inherited an agency in crisis.
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...
The Somali Election Games Series
The Election Games series is an ongoing Somali genre that mixes scripted and unscripted real-life political intrigue. Most of the players featured in this male-dominated series are Somalis and are…
How Farmajo Failed The Nation
In the following paragraphs, we are examining recent Somali elections history to explain how Somalia has failed to hold free, fair and peaceful elections under President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s watch.…
Smearing Somalia: Supposed Soldiers Fighting In Tigray
In recent days, a paragraph inserted in a report published two weeks ago has been pushed to the fore the case of the Somali National Army (SNA) recruits sent to…