By Hassan M. Abukar The new cabinet appointed by Prime Minister Abdiweli Shaikh Ahmed on January 17 has been raising uproar. The naming of a cabinet has been perhaps the most grueling process in recent Somali history. The president was heavily involved in the selection of the appointees and his prints are all over. Some...
October 24, 2026
Category: opinion
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Xusuustay Xaaji Axmad Juuni (AUN)
W/Q Maxamad Dalmar Dhibaatada dagaalka sokeeye keenay waxaa ka mid ah in la iloobay waxay dadka Soomaaliyeed isu ahaan jireen, wanaagay isu geli jireen iyo siday wax u wadaagi jireen. Dhanka kale, Waxaan weli la iloobin godobtii belaha soomaaliyeed kala galeen dagaalka sokeeye dhexdiisa. Waxaad marar badan maqleysaa: Ma reer hebel baa wanaag naga dhexeeyaa!...
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Muran iyo Madal Ceebeed!
W. Q. Khaliil C. Xasan Xalay gelinkii dambe abbaara 2dii habeenimo xilliga Muqdisho, goor ay Soomaalida inteeda badani huruday, 37 maalmood ka dib markii xilka ra’isalwasaaraha loo magacaabay Md. Cabdiweli Sheekh Axmed, ayuu madal ceebeed kaga dhawaaqay xubnaha golihiisa wasiirrada. Wuxuu madasha soo galay isagoo waraaqo ay ugu qoranyihiin liiska wasiirradu gacanta ku sita. Madaxweyne...
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Why President Gaas is a ‘game changer’ in the Political Landscape of Puntland
By Said Faadi As they say, the arch of history is long – long – but it bends towards justice. This truism applies to the outcome of January 8, elections of Puntland State of Somalia. People of Puntland have long endured dysfunctional system of governments – characterised by incompetent systems where systematic misappropriation of public...
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Aw Jaamac Cumar Ciise: Muftigii Taariikhda iyo Maansada Soomaalida u Miciinay
W.Q. Ibraahim M. Deeq Ma daalihii ma hadhooyinka reebay ee mooro-gelinta iyo meel marinta sooyaalka iyo murtida Soomaalida meel walba u maray. Mudanihii ururinta iyo raad-raacooda sidii uu uga midho dhalin lahaa marxalad kasta oo qalafsan u jiidhay oo maanta aynu milicsan karo midhaha macaan iyo madhaxa weyn ee uu inooga tegey ee ina mihiibsiiyey....
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Winds of Change: Reading Closely Puntland’s Presidential Election
By Faisal A. Roble “PDF recognizes the serious challenges ahead, yet PDF is confident that the new President will fulfill his election promises to usher in dynamic governance…… also confident that the President-elect will work with the Somali Federal Government….” Puntland Forum, Somali American PAC Developmental Democracy at the Local Level If Samuel Huntington employed...
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Taxanaha Aadan Makina: Ma Ogtahay in Xaaskaaga Aabbaheed Kabotole Yahay!
Horta Yaa Midgaan ah?! W.Q. Aadan Makina Waa yaab, Yaabka yaabkiisa iyo amakaag in Soomaalidu ay dhaqan kadhigato waxyaabo aanan habboonayn, loona baahneyn sida heybsooca dad walalahood ah oo ayaga la midab ah, la dhaqan ah, la af ah, la diin ah iyo weliba la deegaan ah. Dhaqamadani soo jireenka ah waxay sababeen in dad...
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Abdiweli Gaas and Villa Somalia: A Cautionary Note
By Hassan M. Abukar Dr. Abdiweli Gaas surprised many with his victory as the new president of the regional government of Puntland. There was a general perception among many that the incumbent Abdirahman Farole would be re-elected. Gaas won by a single vote. As he said immediately after his election, the work has already begun....
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Dr. Gas and the Big Test
By Mohamoud A Gaildon President elect Abdiweli Gas’s victory promises to settle a hot debate: Is the clan-based model of government viable? Like many others, I hold the view that only the most demagogic of leadership can emerge through the ranks of the clan. Yet, I am willing to wait and see if Dr. Gas...
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Puntland Election: A Clarion Call to Democratic Transition
WardheerNews Editorial On January 8, 2014, law makers in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland of Somalia elected former Somali Prime Minister, Dr. Abdiweli M. Ali Gaas, who narrowly defeated the incumbent President Abdirahman Mohamed Faroole. The incumbent conceded his defeat with dignity. In the last two days, all Somalis throughout the globe closely followed this...