A Nation’s Gratitude: Somalis Unite to Honor President Farmajo
President Farmajo's integrity is an oddity in a country plagued by endemic corruption
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…
Countdown to Chaos: The Farce of Somalia’s Indirect Election
There are two days left to conclude Somalia's parliamentary election as the February 25 agreed deadline approaches.
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
A recent remark by a British lawmaker lobbying for Somaliland, the northern breakaway Somali region, has drawn sharp criticism from Somali Planning Minister Gamal Hassan.
The Somali Election Games Series
The Election Games series is an ongoing Somali genre that mixes scripted and unscripted real-life political intrigue.
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.…