In Africa, power abuse and widespread corruption are the main governance barriers. Different factors contribute to these issues, both external and internal causes. I agree that internal problems and a lack of […]
By Mohamed Harun Somaliland stands on the precipice of a pivotal moment in its history. Tomorrow, this unrecognized state will hold a long-awaited presidential election that could radically alter its political and […]
The Islamic Association of North America hosted a significant conference that drew attendees from various segments of society. This conference took place at the Minneapolis Conference Center on September 3rd, 2023, with […]
London October 12,2022 (SD) – The Somali Federal Government’s use of Ma’awisley militias against Al Shabaab is been hailed as a success, in some circles, however, the use of these militias is […]
Minneapolis October 03,2022(SD) – More than Forty people have been charged, some arrested in connection to a fraud scheme involving Feeding Our Future – a scheme federal officials are calling the largest […]
Columbus/London September 20,2022 (SD) – The new Somali administration of president HSM has been in power for just over hundred days, the new government has recently taunted in achieving milestones. To discuss […]
Minneapolis September 18,2022 (SD) – Salma Mohamed is the first Somali American in Minneapolis to become an elementary school principal at Gideon Pond elementary in Burnsville. Salma also talked to us about […]
Hargeisa September 11,2022 (SD) – Somaliland authorities have shut down yet another media house CBA TV, this latest move follows a series of arrest of journalists and revoking the BBC license to […]
MOGADISHU (SD) – A deadly hotel attack in Mogadishu took authorities 24 hours to secure the venue this week. The Al Shabaab claimed attack at Hayat hotel saw the death of at […]
TORONTO (SD) – Somaliland’s national opposition parties have this week confirmed the collapse of the presidential election dispute mediation, blaming president Muse Bihi Abdi for the failure and the dispute, the election […]
HARGEISA (SD)- Somaliland government has presented a long awaited plan to rebuild the burned down Waaheen Market in the capital were traders los billions of dollars, a Sudanese architect this week Showcased […]
LONDON (SD) – UK’s Chanel four news recently aired a segment called inside Al Shabaab, by Somali born British journalist Jamal Osman. Jamal’s ground shaking report has been the main discussion point […]
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali parliament has on May 15, elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for Somalia’s 10th president, this is President Hassan’s second non consecutive term in office. The president has appointed Hamze […]
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s electoral dispute entered a new realm this week after president Muse Bihi Abdi officially announced that he intends to register new political associations, instead of holding the presidential […]
HARGEISA (SD) -Somaliland’s ongoing electoral dispute escalated this week after Police shot at and peppered prodemocracy protesters in Hargeisa. The UK funded Rapid Response Unit could be seen arresting, brutalising officials from […]
By:CPA Introduction The political leaders in Somaliland are in a deadlock over the election schedule. This paper outlines the history and causes of political disputes in Somaliland and how the democratisation process […]
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somaliland this week celebrated 31 years of independence, peace, electoral progress and relative success in good governance, but the enclave struggles in freedom of speech, political inclusion and […]
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somalia elected its tenth president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on may 15, his administration will face some old and new issues. This being President Mohamud’s second term, expectations very, […]
After 15 months of election delays, sabotage, political unrest, violence, and general uncertainty, Somalia legislatures reelected Former President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud marking a new era in the history of Somali politics. […]
This Sunday, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made history as the first person to be elected president twice in Somalia’s nascent democracy after a landslide victory against the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo. […]
