Gabiley National Library: A Beacon of Knowledge and Cultural Preservation
In the heart of Somaliland stands the Gabiley National Library, an esteemed institution dedicated to preserving knowledge, promoting education, and fostering cultural heritage...
Awdal’s Development Disparities and the Quest for Independence
Borama, the capital of Awdal State, presents a poignant example of underdevelopment and inadequate infrastructure. While it has the potential to flourish as a center of commerce and progress, the…
How the Jaale Siyaad Academy massacre was masterminded from Villa Somalia
Two weeks have passed since the suicide attack at the Jaale Siyaad Academy which targeted soldiers of the October 14 Brigade relocated from Marka for training...
How General Odowa dismissal brings Somalia closer to a despotic rule
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed the chief of staff of the Somali National Army, General Odowa Yusuf Rageh, in a move that surprised many, especially the general who apparently did…
The Ugly Truth Behind the Dismissal of the Finance Minister
The abrupt dismissal of Somalia’s Finance Minister Dr. Elmi Mohamed Nur one day after being pressured to reinstate two subordinates closely linked to the President has sent shock waves through…
Djibouti at 46: How Far Has the “Confetti of the Empire” Come?
The Republic of Djibouti celebrates its 46th years of independence from France on June 27th. For almost half a century, the country located in the Horn of Africa that General…
How is the President’s Quest for the Lifting of the Arms Embargo Perceived in Somalia
On June 22, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud pleaded his government's case for the United Nations to lift the arms embargo imposed on Somalia since 1992, at the height of the…
Barawe violence: Clan Expansionism or Blunder of Unruly Troops?
The violence in Barawe, the official capital of Southwest State, has exposed the critical flaws in federal leadership in the Lower Shabelle region.
Erdogan’s Journey to Restructure Turkish Society
For the first time since the founding of the republic in 1923, the Turkish nation has voted overwhelmingly to give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a clear mandate to continue his…
Should Somaliland be saved from Musa Bihi?
Since Musa Bihi Abdi was elected as the head of the breakaway "Republic of Somaliland" based in the northern Somali city of Hargeisa, he has worked to extend his term.