By Abdillahi Hussein It all started with Facebook erroneous comment on a basic fundamental economics concept by someone claiming to hold “doctoral” degree in the Economics. Oddly, that person was using a copy of his “Ph.D. degree in Economics” as … Continued
By Faisal A. Roble Death has no boundaries, and when it strikes, it does so with venom inflicting you with deep wounds. The deaths of two relatives and friends, the late Hassan Abdirahman Haji Hassan and Ambassador Abdullahi Said Osman … Continued
By Hassan M. Abukar The United Nations Monitoring Group Report on Somalia and Eritrea, which was released this week, offers a scathing attack on former Somali ambassador to Kenya, Mohamed Ali Nur “Americo” for engaging in a widespread graft and … Continued
By Yusuf Haid Editors Note: A Mogadishu ‘Killing Field’ is an excerpt from an upcoming book, titled ‘The Somali Clan War’, written by Yusuf Haid, a former head of the Somali Broadcasting Service (Radio Hargeisa and Mogadishu) and Somali National … Continued
By WardheerNews Editor’s Note: Cristina ( Ubax) Ali Farah is a rising star among the emerging generation of Somali novelist. She is the author of several books including Madre Piccola (Little Mother). Christina’s novels and poetry have been published in … Continued
To: President, Federal Government of Somalia To: Speaker, Somali Federal Parliament To: Prime Minister, Federal Government of Somalia To: Executive Secretary of IGAD To: UN Special Envoy To: AU Special Envoy To: IGAD Special Envoy We, the undersigned community leaders representing SADE, … 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
By Abdelkarim A Hassan There was much jubilation among many Somalis and in particular those from Puntland celebrating long and wide when Dr. Abdiwali M. Ali was elected as the president of Puntland on January 8, 2014. The euphoria shown … Continued
W/Q Cabdisaciid Cabdi Ismaaciil 1- Gogoldhig Maalintii taariikhdu ahayd 22kii Feebaraayo 2015, khudbo Shiikha jaamacadda As-har mudane Axmed Addayib uu ka jeediyey shir lagu qabtay magaalada Maka al-Mukarama, oo la sheegay in looga hadlayo mawduuca “La dagaalanka aragagixisada”, wuxuu ku … Continued
By Hassan M. Abukar Much hope has been pinned on the new South-West regional state (SW) becoming an integral part of the remaking of a strong federal system in Somalia. The SW’s interim government is headed by Sharif Hassan, former … 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
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