How a Digital Lie Ignited Real-World Terror for Belfast’s Somali Diaspora
Fleeing war and instability, they sought peace in Northern Ireland. Instead, they found themselves hunted in the streets...
The Mogadishu Deadlock: Where Compromise Goes to Die
Once again, the dusty, sun-bleached streets of Mogadishu find themselves at the mercy of a familiar, exhausting political theater.
The Strategic Mirage: Why Djibouti’s “Stability” Is the Horn’s Most Dangerous Illusion
President Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) prepares to secure his sixth term on April 10th, the "Landlord of the Horn" is finding that his tightrope is fraying...
Cracks in the Horn: Somalia’s Drought of No Return
As of March 2026, Somalia is grappling with one of the most complex drought emergencies in its modern history. What began as a series of failed rainy seasons has evolved…
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…
Farmaajo’s Home: A People’s Gift or a Political Statement?
The construction of the house belonging to former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in the Marka district, specifically in the Eljaalle area, has re-entered the country's political discourse...
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.
Uniting for Change: Overcoming Inequality, Violence against Women and Minorities
As I traveled through various cities in Somalia and interacted with different people, I was struck by the common challenges faced by the Somali community. From pervasive inequality to violence…
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...
Arday: A Cultural Revolution Unveiled in Somali TV Series
In the embryonic but promising realm of the Somali film industry, a TV series called "Arday", which means "student" in Somali, has risen as an innovative and boundary-breaking phenomenon...