Somalia says No to EU Naval Forces in its Waters
The UN anti-piracy resolution officially ends tomorrow, March 3, thanks to Somalia's permanent representative to the UN, Abukar Osman Baale, who put a lot of effort into convincing the UN…
Barons at “Gabode’s Sheraton”: A Djiboutian Television Series
For weeks, Djiboutians have been treated to a spectacle worthy of a television series. The latest episode features barons of the Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) regime enjoying a short, unfortunate…
Countdown to Chaos: The Farce of Somalia’s Indirect Election
There are two days left to conclude Somalia's parliamentary election as the February 25 agreed deadline approaches.
When Shady Oil Deals Collide With Integrity
A day ago, Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed, Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, sent shockwaves through the nation by tweeting that he had signed seven Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with…
Factors Impeding Somalia-Somaliland Talks
the issues I have discussed will provide readers with valuable insights into the factors impeding Somalia–Somaliland talks. I believe this will empower them to challenge the political elites who benefit…
How Ex-PM Khaire Almost Sold Somalia’s Oil To Russia
In this article, we look into the archives and reveal how former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire sold nearly all of Somalia’s oil to Russia and was Putin’s inside man…
How Foreign Lobbying for Somaliland Ignores a Tinderbox
A recent remark by a British lawmaker lobbying for Somaliland, the northern breakaway Somali region, has drawn sharp criticism from Somali Planning Minister Gamal Hassan.
Why Mulongo Was Expelled From Somalia
Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expelled the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia, Simon Mulongo. A statement, dated November…
Puntland Local Elections : A Victory For The People
Puntland’s local elections, held on October 25, were welcomed by the Somali public and the international community as an unprecedented democratic achievement. The region has set an example of order,…
From Sufi Reaction to Armed Militia: The ASWJ Question
Ahlu-Sunna-Wa-Jama’a (ASWJ), an extremist politico-religious militia that had been disbanded early last year, has taken over Guri-El and surrounding areas in Galmudug.