By Abdiwali (Qarboobe) Mohamed, CPA, MST I would like start by saying that it was a long overdue accomplishment for the Auditor General, Mr. Ali Afgoi to conduct the first audited financial statements of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) … Continued
By Abdelkarim A. Haji Hassan The ever-increasing complexity of the society demands leaders that instill people with hope for a better tomorrow. Good leaders don’t surround themselves with “yes MEN” or constantly need to be praised but their accomplishments and … Continued
By Mohamed Mohamud Haji Aden Some years ago, I read a book titled ‘Acres of Diamonds’ by a fellow named Russell Conway. It is about the story of an African farmer who heard about other farmers who made millions by … Continued
By Abdiwali Sayid The two neighboring countries, Somalia and Kenya are in diplomatic feud due to maritime dispute over the ownership of triangle 100,000 square kilometers (38,610 square mile) with potential hydrocarbon deposit. The row reached the peak when Kenya … Continued
By Faisal A. Roble The Mogadishu conference of the Somali Partnership Forum (SPF) lasted for two days (October 1-2, 2019). The October conference was the last of a serious of four so far held – two in Somalia and two … Continued
By Mohamed Heebaan It is another anniversary of Qalbi-dhagax’s kidnapping and illegal rendition, and another sad reminder for President Farmaajo. Someone may say, Qalbi-dhagax? Wasn’t that sometime ago? Should we still be talking about this? Absolutely. For Mr. Farmaajo, Qalbi-dhagax’s … Continued
By Abdihakim M Abdi In the past few months we have seen an intensification of the conflict between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the Federal Member States (FMS). From the outset, it was apparent that the centralist Nabad and Nolol … Continued
By Hassan Mudane “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will … Continued
By Liban Ahmed Somalis have different conceptions about justice. Nothing has prepared us for the legacy of twenty plus years of dictatorship and the subsequent state collapse. The surfacing of a photo showing Yusuf Abdi Ali posing for the camera … Continued
By Faisal A. Roble On September 28, 2019, as many as 550 young adults, including underage kids, were rounded up in Jigjga by the security forces and were exiled to a camp located in Goday, about 500 miles from their … Continued
By Ali S. Yusuf The latest update on Somalia’s economy issued by the World Bank on Monday, September 9th, 2019, highlights impressive figures posted by the Horn of Africa nation with growth projected to rise in the coming years. According … Continued
By Mohamed Yusuf IndhasheelFormer President of Khatumo On 11 September 2019, the British Government has signed in Hargeisa a generous aid agreement worth £31 million with the one-clan secessionist enclave calling itself Somaliland. The ceremony was conducted with aplomb. The … Continued
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