Is Ahlu-Sunna A Terror Organization?
Since October 1st, Ahlu-Sunna-Wa-Jama’a (ASWJ) Militia, an extremist politico-religious group disbanded early last year, took over the town of Gurie-El and the surrounding region in Galmudug. ASWJ leaders arrived a…
What The Gravedigger’s Wife Win Means For Somali Film Future
The Gravedigger's Wife won the grand prize at the prestigious Pan-African Film Festival, FESPACO, in Burkina Faso...
ICJ Decision: A Victory At Great Cost
The long-awaited decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the case of the maritime dispute between Kenya and Somalia was handed down last week, largely proving Somalia right.…
Somalia’s Reliance On The ICJ Decision Won’t Stop Kenya
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to deliver a ruling on the Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute today and the entire Somali nation will be listening to the ruling that…
Beyle’s Farewell Address
Somali Minister of Finances, Dr. Abdirahman Duale Beyle, met the media to update the public on Somalia's economic situation, in a speech that sounded like a farewell message.
Fahad Yasin Dahir: September Somali Personality
Fahad Yasin is the man who reformed the National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA). He made NISA a centerpiece of Somalia's internal security
Kenyan Bombs Rain On Gedo
A week ago, Kenyan Air Force indiscriminately bombed rural areas and towns in Gedo’s El-Waq district, a border region between Kenya and Somalia. The air campaign caused death among civilians,…
Gamal Hassan’s Eventful Passage Through Puntland
In recent days, the Somali public has been outraged by the harassment Gamal Hassan, the Federal Planning Minister, suffered upon arriving at Garowe Airport, Puntland, on his way to his…
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…
Reactions to Presidential Decree to Limit Prime Minister Roble’s Powers
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmajo” sanctioned Prime Minister Mohamed Roble by suspending some of his executive power, after it came to light he was seeking to deepen the ongoing political…