HARGEISA – 13th November 2024 marks the culmination of seven long years of political nightmare, resulted in deep social polarization, economic stagflation and political isolation(s). At the geneses of the predecessor’s inauguration, Somaliland starts with a tough statement by the then president elect HE […]
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 […]
Recurrent and protracted displacement has been a major problem in Somalia. An estimated millions of Somalis are internally displaced due to climate-induced disasters and conflict. Mogadishu, Baidoa, and Kismayo have the highest […]
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 […]
President Said Abdulai Deni, in a speech to army officers in a camp near Garowe on October 29, 2024, revealed an ominous path for the country when he basically declared war on […]
By Mahdi Warsama October 22, 2023 President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, both in actions and words, made liberating Al-Shabaab from the south and south-central Somalia a top priority of his government. The president […]
President Said Abdullahi Deni spoke to the Puntlanders on October 13, 2023, two days after he returned from a trip during which he was out of the state for over 55 days. […]
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 […]
By Hashim Ducale In the intricate tapestry of parenting, my journey as a father to an autistic child has been a profound lesson in prioritizing love, time, and active involvement. The task […]
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. The politics of Puntland is at its lowest level now. Those who were elected to leadership are no longer talking about how they would save the livelihood […]
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On June 25, 2023, the Minister of Interior of Puntland, Abdi Farah Said Juha, attempted to explain the issue between the government and its opposition and identify […]
When President Said Abdullahi Deni was elected almost five years ago, he was expected to accomplish all the tasks he pledged to achieve during his campaign and also to hold an election […]
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On May 25, 2023, the National Consultative Council of Somalia issued a controversial statement. It discussed preparations for implementing a “one-person, one-vote” system in Somalia, extending the […]
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein On May 25, 2023, Puntland State held a historic election. Puntlanders in 30 districts lined up in the election lane even before the election started. It has […]
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein The President of Puntland, Said Abdulahi Deni, was elected January 8, 2019 in a process to which all stakeholders agreed. The moment he was elected, the candidates […]
By Mohamed Haji Ingiriis With a presidential election delayed for months and deadly clashes between security forces and clan militias, Somaliland’s reputation for stability lies in ruins. Violence erupted in the breakaway northern Somalia region a few weeks […]
By Mahbub Mohamed Somalia and its resilient population have lived through many crises, from armed conflicts to devastating natural and climate-induced hazards. Within the last two decades, close to half a million […]
On the morning of December 27, that fateful Tuesday, and in the ensuing four days, heavily armed forces descended on a peaceful city, the city of Lasanod and murdered scores of innocent […]
18 Dec 2022 (Qatar National Day) saw the most dramatic final in the world cup history which marks the culmination end of a journey that has taken 12 long years; a journey […]
Government of the people, by the people and for the people” (Lincoln, 1863). The word democracy comes from the Greek words “demos,” meaning people, and “kratos” meaning power; so, democracy is the […]
