Why President Hassan Sheikh shuns Las Anod’s plea for recognition
For eight months, the breakaway northern Somali region, also called Somaliland, has been shelling on daily basis the city of Las Anod whose residents has vowed to remain part of…
The Lion’s Paw Rebellion fighting to remove Musa Bihi
Entrenched for more than three weeks in the Gacan-Libaax (Lion’s Paw) mountains, Garhajis clansmen, mostly young people, tired of Somaliland President’s shenanigans to postpone and tamper with the local elections,…
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
The recall of General Addow from retirement announces three things. First, a malleable faithful in the hands of Hassan Sheikh takes the reins of the army. Second, the army is…
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.