By WardheerNews Editor’s Note: Dr. Abdurahman M. Abdullahi (Baadiyow) is a Somali activist, educator, politician and the chairman of National Unity Party (NUP) and deputy chairman of the Forum for Unity) and Democracy(FUD), the largest political coalition in Somalia. Dr. … Continued
By WardheerNews Editor’s note: Bancroft’s story has been featured in many notable publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. This is the first time their story has been covered by Somali Media. Thus, … Continued
Editor’s note: Fathia Absie is a Somali-American filmmaker. Her film The Lobby is to debut at the Minneapolis, St. Paul International Film festival on April 13, 2015. Fathia shared this interview with us to discuss her journey through filmmaking. It’s … Continued
Editor’s note: The economic growth and the rise of income levels in Africa has created a growing and strong middle class with global trade and investment opportunities. East Africa is currently the regional leader in terms of GDP growth, coupled … Continued
Editor’s Note: Libraries serve as community cultural centers, preserve historic artifacts, oral histories, and a place where students and individuals gather to study, research and explore. Despite the increased traction in the digital age and the perceived obsolescence, libraries still … Continued
By Warscapes Speaking before members of the international press gathered in Mogadishu on January 29, 2015, Philippe Lazzarini, United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Somalia, called on the international community to act in order to prevent a repeat of the famine of 2011 in … Continued
By WardheerNews Editor’s note: March 2, 2015 marks the day that a good friend of WardheerNews, Mr. Bob Montgomery, the Executive Director of the IRC in San Diego retires, after 38 years of service and dedication. Mr. Bob shared on … Continued
By Roobdoon Forum As is known, in mid 1970s, Saudi Arabia had the ambition of regime change in Mogadishu, as an antidote to the Soviet (USSR) influence and communism/ socialism represented by Siyaad Barre. Considering themselves as an ally and … Continued
By Brittany Vickers EBONY The current images of Somalia are those of a country ravaged by a 22-year dictatorship and perpetual civil war. Yet through 12 books and countless essays centered on Somalia, author Nuruddin Farah has refuted those images … Continued
Editor’s note: The Horn of Africa region is known for its civil war, terrorism and famine, it’s also home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world with large untapped natural resources. However, there is widespread unemployment, particularly … Continued
Editor’s Note: Said Shidad is an accomplished researcher, essayist, and Somali historian and has been a frequent contributor to WardheerNews . In this interview, Said gives us a glimpse of Somali pre-history, pinpoints significant historical sites within Somali territories that … Continued
Editor’s note: Human Rights Watch recently released a report on sexual exploitation and abuse of Somali women and underage girls by AMISOM soldiers. The tragedies encountered or experienced by Somali women and girls in the hands of Somalia’s warring factions, … Continued
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