The Fall of Gooja’adde and the Victory of SSC-Khatumo Forces
August 25 will go down in the annals of Somali history as the day the forces of the division...
Inside Niger’s July Coup and the Battle for Africa’s Soul
On July 26, 2023, Niger's presidential guard seized power, detaining democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Two days later, on national television, the head of the guard declared himself the new…
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
However, Odowa mild-manner, discipline, and focus on the security job at hand turned sour when opposition politicians from his clan took aim at him.
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…