A Crooked Legacy: U.S. Diplomats, Somalia, and a Web of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Not long ago, an eye-opening Op-Ed alleged that former U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto squandered over $1 billion in a war-torn nation that...
Somaliland, a country born of bombs
The memories of the war against Somalia continue to haunt the secessionist territory in the Horn of Africa. Today, Somaliland is seeking international legitimacy,...
Somali politicians must think of Community Engagement beyond Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of self-reflection, purification, improvement and meaningful engagement between people and communities. It is also a time to organize discussions, debates...
Guban View: Greedy private school owners are destroying Somaliland’s education system
On September 19, 2019. Sheikh Mohamed Idris, a radical cleric who was deported from the U.S., preaching Nuradiin all Girls High School,in Hargeisa,(photo/socialmedia)
Lewis Center,...
Investing in Somaliland (Part II)
Last week, we looked at investing in Somaliland, whose economy is characterized by its informality, and entrepreneurship. This week, we delve into different sectors,...
What is the Truth about Jigjiga Politics?
By Abdiaziz Ali
It was early evening of April 2, 2020 when I stepped on Jijiga’s main road to ride a Bajaaj. As I waited,...
One Man One Vote Elections in Somalia: An impossible Task That Could Lead to Bloodshed and Destruction
By Ali Hassan
The political, security, socio and economic situation in Somalia is evolving, transitional and fragile. The country has experienced one of the longest...
Why the US Defense Department seeks to reopen relations with Somaliland?
“Africa hand and current Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto reversed U.S. policy and even prevented most defense attache communication with Somaliland,” By Michael Rubin
While the...
IP Face-Saving Statement after Somali Leaders Agreed on Indirect Electoral Model
Somali parliament has approved the newly agreed electoral model paving way for elections
Monday, 21 September 2020, seventeen (17) states and three (3) international organizations...
Somalia’s Turbulent Leadership
After thirty years of bandaging the country’s political leadership, institutions, and federal system, the current atmosphere of Somali politics portrays that the best way...
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