By Abdirizak A. Aden (Eelay) In the eyes of the whole world, we have failed to organize one single Somali owned initiative independent from foreign nationals to sort out our differences. This has become our way of life for the last quarter of a century. Not only do our politicians, clan leaders, and intellectuals have...
By Nicola Nasser The ongoing aggressive Saudi policy for a militarized “regime change” in Syria is more an expression of internal vulnerability, trying hopelessly to avert change outside their borders lest change sweeps inside, than being a positive show of leadership and power, but Syrian developments are proving by the day that the Saudis...
By Abdullahi H. Farah Like anyone else who cares about Somalia, I was partially stunned partially disillusioned and partially admired Yussur Abraar’s move to resign the governorship of Somalia’s Central Bank. Ms. Abraar did not only resign her coveted position but also blown a much needed and historic whistle over Villa Somalia’s incessant orgy of...
W/Q Aadan Makiina “War hooy, guriga ha isku immaan, maanta laga bilaabo aniga iyo adiga waxaan kala nahay sabareed (separate)”, ayey Moogaay ku tidhi ninkeeda Mooge oo markaasi ay ku wadahadlayeen teleefon. “Oo maxaa dhacay”?, ayuu weydiiyay asagoo caro ay wejigiisa ka muuqato. “Waxay maanta iisoo ogolaatay qoladii caydhu $800 oo ‘food stamp’ ah iyo...
By Faisal A. Roble Mr. Mahamoud Gaildon’s reminiscence of his rather positive encounters with a number of Jigjiga boys, including this writer, in Hargaysa and at Camuud Secondary School in the 1970s, is a symbolic narrative of a bygone era. My own rumination of this subject comes at a time when Abdi Adan Qays (Qays),...
W.Q. Siciid Jaamac Xuseen Safar.. safar.. safar.. safar.. Qofka noloshiisu waa safar aan kala go’ lahayn. Safar malyuun weji leh, ayaa bani’aadmigu maalin walba galaa, oo kala kaan ah, kala maan ah, kala midab ah, kala dhadhan ah, kala waayo ah, kala door roon oo dareemmo kala duwan qofka ku beera. Safarro aan isku socdaal...
By Nicola Nasser Gradually, awareness that de-Zionization of the US and European foreign policy as well as the internal policies of the State of Israel has become a prerequisite for peace in the Middle East is steadily taking roots in Israeli and world public opinion and consciousness. However this awareness has yet to wait for...
By Ali Abdulle The countdown for Puntland election is truly and seriously underway. The campaign is in full swing. All the ingredients are in place to guarantee a thrilling election campaign. And it is already becoming clear that there is an element of unpredictability in this election. Few months ago, the current leadership were almost...
By Adan Makina Before the advent of modern thermos flasks, the most famous container for the preservation of beverages in Africa was the gourd or Calabash followed by the clay pot then the tea kettle. The origin of tea may be disputed, but in East Africa, it originated in the Kenya highlands. English barons or...
Modern slavery includes slavery, slavery-like practices (such as debt bondage, forced marriage, and sale or exploitation of children), human trafficking and forced labour. This is the first year of the Global Slavery Index. A key finding from this inaugural Index is that there are an estimated 29.8 million people enslaved around the world.1 1. Country...