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…
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, ...
When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia
For many countries, conflict in the Gulf is a geopolitical headline. For Somalia, it is something far more immediate.
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...
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
Central to the unrest was the belief that the Xeer Ciise initiative was not an isolated cultural endeavour but part of a broader external agenda.
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.