Why Mogadishu is Grappling with Out-of-Control Violence
Mogadishu, the Somali capital, with a population of 4.5 million, is plagued by out-of-control violence that is going crescendo.
Breaking the Barriers: Women’s Struggle for Political Participation in Somaliland
Somaliland, a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa, has long struggled with issues of gender inequality and misogyny within its political system.
Reflection on the Ukraine War: One Year After
For a year, the war between Ukraine and Russia has raged, and as with all wars, the truth and the global economy count among the heaviest casualties.
Why Somaliland’s Attempt to Subdue Las Anod is Doomed
The war to control Las Anod is in its eighth day and despite public outcry and international condemnation over the atrocities committed, is not about to end. Somaliland's stubbornness to…
Las Anod: Under a Rain of Bullets and Shells
The shelling of Las Anod and surrounding fighting continues unabated, emptying the town of 80% of its residents.
Awdal to Break Free from Somaliland
Now that Las Anod regained its freedom, all eyes are on Awdal to break free from Somaliland oppressive choke-hold.
How Las Anod Killings Initiated SSC Self-rule
By attempting to violently stifle the power of the people, the oppressive secessionist regime of Somaliland not only hastened its downfall but began the countdown to self-rule for Sol, Sanaag…
Political Crisis In South-West State And Looming War
The official mandate of President Laftagareen ends on December 19. The SWS regional parliament, however, voted to extend his mandate by one year.
Chaos in the Chamber: Somalia’s Parliament Under Fire
For a nation battling both political infighting and an unrelenting insurgency, the last thing Somalia needed was a broken parliament...
Security Forces Struggle to End Villa Rose Hotel Siege
Another terrorist attack against a hotel in Mogadishu, another siege and yet again the same security gaps as the militant group Al-Shabab has intensified its attacks in recent months. The…