By Faisal A. Roble History of Mosques in Addis Ababa What is known as Addis Ababa to many is Finfine to the Oromo. A city with a deep historical inequity, Addis Ababa is a contested urban space between new settlers … Continued
Dr. Abdinur Sheikh Mohamed This is an attempt to shed light on the complexities of the recent constitutional review proposal made on 27/05/2023 by the National Consultative Council (NCC) composed of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, PM Hamse Bare, DPM Salah … Continued
By Abdighani Hirad Summary Is Somalia ready to join the East African Community (EAC)? Would Somalia’s political, economic, and social fragility put it in a weak position and negate any benefits derived from the EAC? Given inadequate labor export capacity … Continued
By Muhammed A.Mohamoud Following the early election of three districts in October 2021, Puntland hosted a historic local election for the first time since it was founded. Out of 33 districts with registered voters, 30 were casted ballots for the … Continued
By Abdiqani Ahmed Farah (Dala’aan) PhD ‘There is a time that there is an overlap, that I am not one thing, but I am not quite the other’ The memory of the idyllic yesterday great capital city of Mogadishu, now … Continued
By Faisal A. Roble Somalia’s recovery from its devastating civil war of 1990, which led to the total collapse of what once was the envy of post-colonial Africa, can only be realized by ensuring that the Federal Somali Republic is … Continued
By Abdi Mohamud The story of the old Somali queen, Arawelo, has been told countless times for centuries. It has been told and retold again and again because every generation has found it fascinating. Arawelo’s ability to govern and to … Continued
Dr Aweys Omar Mohamoud This is the second of a series of articles pertaining to the contrasting views on the issue of nepotism between President William Ruto and President Hassan Sh. Mohamud. Part one contained a definition of nepotism and … Continued
By Ahmed Abdullahi Diriye Unfortunately, rarely do Somalis witness a politician who makes good on his promises. As a community, we are used to being told what we would like to hear by vote-seeking individuals, and when we vote them … Continued
By Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein Upon assuming the office of the Presidency of Somalia on May, 2022, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared his strategy promising to improve peace and security in the country, fostering Somalia that is at “peace with itself … Continued
Dr Aweys Omar Mohamoud This article looks at the ‘ethics and authenticity in leadership’, especially as these relate to the issue of nepotism, of Presidents William Rutu & Hassan Sh. Mohamud based upon statements captured on video that were recently … Continued
By Abdinoor Derow As a nomad child raised in the rugged, unforgiving terrain of North Eastern province, I was never afforded the same opportunities as other children in the country, let alone those in the bustling metropolis of Nairobi. As … Continued
