By Neamin Ashenafi
This week marks the independence of Somalia from the yoke of British and Italian colonization. During its colonization, Somalia was divided between Britain and Italy, whereby the northern part of the country was called British Somaliland and...
By Abdulrahman Nor
Somalia is a country that has been plagued by corruption for decades. The government has been identified as one of the main sources of corruption in the country. This paper aims to examine the various forms of...
On February 8, 2021, the Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) descended into leadership crisis after the members of the federal parliament and president Farmajo lost the mandate to govern because of the end of their terms in office on...
Thirty years after declaring independence, Somaliland is still at the margins of the international system despite its considerable successes.
30 years ago, on 18 May 1991, the Republic of Somaliland declared independence from Somalia. This bold move lacked preparation and...
Turkey’s growing smart power approach in Somalia is significant for both sid
By Ibrahim Mukhtarecade
A decade ago, when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then prime minister, set foot in Mogadishu, the most high-profile visit by a non-African leader to Somalia...
By Ibrahim Hassan Gagale
In the Forum of UN Human Rights Commission held recently in Nairobi in December 2021, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of Somalia openly supported the genocide that Abiy Ahmed committed against his people, particularly against Tigray people, by...
Dr Sada Mire, Director of Horn Heritage Foundation, provides a compelling personal reflection on the Waaheen market, which she has a long history with.
Over the past thirty years, Hargeisa has become a beautiful city thanks to Somaliland’s peace. I...
PROOF THAT SOMALILAND RECOGNITION IS A RIGHT, NOT A REQUEST
Somaliland Republic is not breakaway or secessionist as the foes of its independence falsely claim. If Nyanza Province of Kenya or Arusha Region of Tanzania or Puntland province of Somalia...
By Michael Rubin
Militants and terrorists continue to pour into Las Anod, almost two months after fighting erupted in the normally quiet district capital in Somaliland’s Sool district. The violence was not spontaneous: The Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia met with key protagonists immediately prior...
This article is a testament to the complexities and challenges that arise when engaging private security companies in conflict zones, urging stakeholders to tread cautiously and prioritize the protection of human rights and stability above all else.
By Yusuf Timacade
In...