The Night Civilization Was Threatened
“A whole civilization will die tonight.” So spoke Trump the Barbarian. On April 7, after five weeks of relentless bombing campaigns over Iran, the U.S. president vowed to erase 93…
Somalia’s 11th Parliament Term Expires Amid Deep Constitutional Crisis
The 11th Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia officially concluded its four-year term today, amid a fierce constitutional dispute over the extension of term limits.
The Ankara-Mogadishu Axis: Partnership, Profits, and Peril
What began as a humanitarian overture amid famine has since evolved into one of Africa's most consequential bilateral relationships—a multifaceted partnership spanning military bases, offshore energy exploration, ...
When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia
For many countries, conflict in the Gulf is a geopolitical headline. For Somalia, it is something far more immediate.
Can Somalia’s Fragile State Survive Its Sweeping Constitutional Gamble?
A fierce political battle is underway in Somalia's capital following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's endorsement of a new constitution...
US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran: A War for Regime Change
USA and Israel launched a surprise military attack on Iran, shattering any pretense of peaceful negotiations...
Baidoa Clashes: A Political Dispute That Turned Deadly
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa, the capital of the Somalia's South-West State, resulting in widespread loss of life and property...
Inside Somalia’s Rift with the UAE
When Somalia announced, in January 12, it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the language from Mogadishu was unmistakable...
Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”
Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.
Between the Reflection of Xeer Ciise and the Resolve of Awdal
Central to the unrest was the belief that the Xeer Ciise initiative was not an isolated cultural endeavour but part of a broader external agenda.