The remarks made by US President Donald Trump, describing Somali Americans and Representative Ilhan Omar as “garbage,” go far beyond a simple inflammatory statement.
Somalia is not a failed state or a country defined by its past conflicts; it is a nation of extraordinary potential, filled with young minds eager to rebuild and a diaspora willing to invest their knowledge, skills, and resources.
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 against women and minorities, these issues continue to affect the country. However, I also witnessed a growing sense of unity among the Somali people as […]
On March 30, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made a fateful unilateral gamble, forcing through a new constitutional draft in a move that is now risking Somalia’s fragile unity. This top-down imposition, passed by a parliament whose leadership had threatened to proceed without a quorum, has not only shattered a decade of precarious federal consensus but […]
A dangerous dispute over Somalia’s skies has escalated in 2024, pitting the federal government against the breakaway region of Somaliland and threatening to undo years of progress in aviation safety.
The recent actions of Musa Bihi Abdi, the leader of the breakaway Somaliland region, have sparked significant concerns about the existential risk this renegade region poses to all of Somalia. In a drastic move, Abdi has unilaterally ceded a portion of Somalia’s coastline to Ethiopia in exchange for shares in Ethiopian Airlines and potential recognition […]
Since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding on January 1 with Musa Bihi Abdi, the leader of the breakaway Somaliland region, the Somali nation reacted in unison by rejecting what it saw as yet another Ethiopian attempt to encroach on its territory. Even though street protests, meetings, online discussions and local […]
After two days meeting in Djibouti, from December 28 and 29, an agreement to restart talk on Somaliland secession between the federal government of Somalia and the secessionist region have set in motion a crisis in the Horn of Africa. This meeting, held at the behest of the British ambassador to Somalia, was hosted by […]
The Somali nation mourns the unexpected loss of Khadija Mohamed Diriye, Somali Minister for Women and Human Rights Development, yesterday in Djibouti, at the age of 74. Ms. Diriye was born, raised and educated in Somalia. She was a colorful politician with a strong personality. She was respected by her male counterparts, even in a […]
On December 15, 2023, Somalia’s membership in the East African Community became a reality—a landmark decision that promises to redefine our nation’s regional standing. While debate continues, this is not a sign of division but of democratic engagement. This move marks a decisive break from decades of diplomatic isolation and opens a new chapter of […]
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