Opinion

Rising Skyscrapers, Falling Foundations: The Struggle of Mogadishu for Equitable  Housing

Rising Skyscrapers, Falling Foundations: The Struggle of Mogadishu for Equitable Housing

NOV 20, 2024

Mogadishu, once a renowned city in Somalia celebrated for its rich culture and historical charm, is now grappling with a crisis that jeopardizes the ...

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Trump's leadership: new horizons for Africa-U.S. relations?

Trump's leadership: new horizons for Africa-U.S. relations?

NOV 09, 2024

A Trump win could have a mixed impact on Somalia,particularly given Somalia's strategic location, security challenges, and ongoing development needs. ...

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Somalia’s natural resources face shrinking window of relevance

Somalia’s natural resources face shrinking window of relevance

NOV 06, 2024

Somalia is a land of unexploited potential. For years, it has been defined more by what it lacks than by what it possesses. Yet, beneath the surface, ...

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Somalia is changing. The humanitarian system must as well

Somalia is changing. The humanitarian system must as well

OCT 30, 2024

CAMBRIDGE/MOGADISHU/NAIROBI - Somalia is gripped by outdated aid systems built upon an old narrative that its crises are intractable. The country is f...

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Fears grow over political violence and fragmentation of Somalia’s federal state

Fears grow over political violence and fragmentation of Somalia’s federal state

OCT 30, 2024

Every four years, due to election impasse, the Somali People have to deal with the specter of political violence and civil strife instead of celebrati...

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Tayeeynta iyo Xallinta Caqabadaha Waxbarashada Soomaaliya

Tayeeynta iyo Xallinta Caqabadaha Waxbarashada Soomaaliya

OCT 20, 2024

Qoraalkaan wuxuu diiradda saarayaa caqabadaha waxbarashada dalka ka jira iyo sidii xal waara loogu heli lahaa, loona tayeyn lahaa waxbarashada Soomaal...

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Somalia proposes a $1.34 billion budget for FY2025 and plans its first international borrowing in 34 years.

Somalia proposes a $1.34 billion budget for FY2025 and plans its first international borrowing in 34 years.

OCT 19, 2024

The Somali cabinet has approved a budget of $1.34 billion for the Federal Government for 2025, representing a 24.4% increase from the previous year’...

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What does attempted expulsion of the deputy prime minister from the Upper House reveal about Somalia’s governance?

What does attempted expulsion of the deputy prime minister from the Upper House reveal about Somalia’s governance?

OCT 18, 2024

In any federal system, the separation of powers is a cornerstone of effective governance. This principle ensures that the executive, legislative, and ...

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The Development of Islamic Finance in USA: A journey of growth and opportunity

The Development of Islamic Finance in USA: A journey of growth and opportunity

OCT 16, 2024

Islamic finance, established in the 1960s, has gained global traction due to its universal ethical principles. Even in the United States, it has been ...

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The Principles and Indicators of Good Governance: A blueprint for Somalia

The Principles and Indicators of Good Governance: A blueprint for Somalia

OCT 14, 2024

Democracy, rule of law, bureaucratic efficiency and visionary leadership are the hallmarks of good governance. The concept of governance can be traced...

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