Analysis

The Night Civilization Was Threatened

“A whole civilization will die tonight.” So spoke Trump the Barbarian. On April 7, after five weeks of relentless bombing campaigns over Iran, the U.S. president vowed to erase 93 million lives in a single night.

The Ankara-Mogadishu Axis: Partnership, Profits, and Peril

What began as a humanitarian overture amid famine has since evolved into one of Africa’s most consequential bilateral relationships—a multifaceted partnership spanning military bases, offshore energy exploration, …

Somalia is walking a diplomatic tightrope

When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia

The recent war involving Iran—sparked by a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation—has once again placed Somalia in a precarious position, forcing it to navigate competing pressures while safeguarding its own fragile stability.

War on Iran – Somalia’s Secret Flashpoint

While the world watches US and Israeli missiles streak toward Iranian targets, a quieter but equally consequential drama is unfolding 500 kilometres from Yemen’s coast—on the shores of northern Somalia.

US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran: A War for Regime Change

USA and Israel launched a surprise military attack on Iran, shattering any pretense of peaceful negotiations…

Somalia vs. the UAE: Sovereignty, Gulf Rivalries, and the Hidden War

Inside Somalia’s Rift with the UAE

When Somalia announced, in January 12, it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the language from Mogadishu was unmistakable…

Israel’s Somaliland Move Raises Proxy War Fears

On December 26, 2025, the State of Israel formally recognized the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent nation..

Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”

Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.

Between the Reflection of Xeer Ciise and the Resolve of Awdal

The ancient port city of Zeila, long a symbol of Awdal’s history and identity, became the epicentre of a violent political and social rupture the last couple of months.

Deconstructing Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks and Their Strategic Resonance

The remarks made by US President Donald Trump, describing US Representative Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans as “garbage,” go far beyond a simple inflammatory statement.

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