His Excellency Pedro Comissário AfonsaPresident of the Security CouncilUnited Nations Headquarters801 1st Ave, New York City, NY 10017 Your Excellency, I am writing to express deep concern regarding the recent request by the Federal Government of Somalia for the termination … Continued
By Ismail Santur, CPA, CISA This article explores the possibilities of crafting an anti-corruption model for Somalia, taking lessons from success stories from various countries across the globe. Somalia has consistently ranked among the lowest in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception … Continued
By Abdijaliil Osman On the hallowed occasion of May 3rd, World Press Freedom Day serves as a poignant reminder of the essentiality of press liberty, an ethos enshrined by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. This annual commemoration invokes … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Introduction Somalia, a nation scarred by decades of political instability, violence, and rampant corruption, stands at a critical juncture. The collapse of central authority following the overthrow of President Siad Barre’s regime in 1991 plunged the … Continued
By Abdulrahman Baadiyow Haji Farah Oomar Ileeye (1879–1949) was a dedicated Somali nationalist and a pioneer in the realm of Somali civil society. He was born in Hagal in the Saahil region of Somaliland, within a wealthy pastoral family connected … Continued
By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Somalia, a country characterized by its fragile ecosystem and susceptibility to natural disasters, faces a recurring threat from flooding and heavy rains. In recent years, the frequency and intensity of these weather events have escalated, exacerbating … Continued
By Adam I. Aw Hirsi The annals of history are steeped with bloody stories of nations, once thriving and prosperous, which find themselves desolated and in ruins, not solely due to the might of enemy forces, but primarily ensuing from … Continued
By Abdulrahman Baadiyow Abdullahi Isse, the first Prime Minister of Somalia in 1956, was born in 1921 in Afgoye, about 30 km south of Mogadishu. His father, Mohamud Bidar, a respected elder, died before Abdullahi was born, and his mother, … Continued
By Professor Ezekiel Gebissa Political assassinations have been part of human history since the emergence of communal social formations. Leaders of organized communities, ranging from village bandits and tribal chiefs to imperial monarchs, have used it to defend their privileged … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, slated to take place on April 20-21 at Villa Somalia, called by President Hassan to gather the Presidents of the Federal Member States, has been called off, after it has … Continued
By Osman H. Yussuf Nowadays disagreements over domestic politics and the ensuing conflicts as well as the reactions thereon have become deeply subjective and hardly objective. Leaders who avoid to engage in a meaningful dialogue with stakeholders certainly encounter confrontation … Continued
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Effective leadership encompasses a harmonious blend of essential qualities crucial for both personal and organizational success. From integrity to influence, each trait plays a pivotal role in molding leaders who drive positive change. Integrity fosters trust, … Continued
