Opinion

Unleashing Potential: The Impact of Somalia's Low Labor Force Participation Rate on Economic Growth

Unleashing Potential: The Impact of Somalia's Low Labor Force Participation Rate on Economic Growth

MAY 24, 2024

The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR), as defined by the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics, quantifies the fraction of a nation's working-age ...

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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud first two years in office: Leading with Courage Amidst Opposition's Attempts to Derail Progress

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud first two years in office: Leading with Courage Amidst Opposition's Attempts to Derail Progress

MAY 23, 2024

omalia, a land scarred by decades of turmoil, political unrest, and unrelenting violence, now finds itself at a critical crossroads. Under the leaders...

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33 years have passed since Somaliland reclaimed its independence from Somalia

33 years have passed since Somaliland reclaimed its independence from Somalia

MAY 18, 2024

May is one of the most important months for Somaliland, it is the month when Somaliland regained its independence from Somalia. Historically Somalilan...

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XILKA UGAASKU MEERTO DHAXAL, BALSE MIDWALBA IYO MARXALADIIS

XILKA UGAASKU MEERTO DHAXAL, BALSE MIDWALBA IYO MARXALADIIS

MAY 18, 2024

Waxaa 13kii bishaan Maajo 2024, degaanka Daaro-Ugaas ee nawaaxiga Degmada Halgan, si rasmi ah uga fulay munaasabad si weyn looga soo qaybgalay ku asta...

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The Ethiopia-Somaliland naval base deal is a violation of international law

The Ethiopia-Somaliland naval base deal is a violation of international law

MAY 12, 2024

On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Somaliland – an unrecogni...

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Transforming Labour Dynamics in East Africa: A Call for Reform

Transforming Labour Dynamics in East Africa: A Call for Reform

MAY 09, 2024

In the 19th century, to motivate workers and advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and the eight-hour workday, International Workers' Da...

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Somalia’s Post-Civil War Leaders Never Attempted to Learn from President Adan Abdulle’s Virtuous Leadership

Somalia’s Post-Civil War Leaders Never Attempted to Learn from President Adan Abdulle’s Virtuous Leadership

MAY 09, 2024

Somalia’s post-civil war leaders entrusted with the awesome responsibility of rebuilding the Somali state that completely vanished in 1991 are yet t...

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Navigating the impact of financial conglomerates on Somalia's tax system

Navigating the impact of financial conglomerates on Somalia's tax system

MAY 07, 2024

In the past decade, the financial services sector in Somalia has witnessed a large growth in financial conglomerates comprising banks, mobile network ...

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The Turkish-Somali Connection: Why does the Horn of Africa Matter for Turkey?

The Turkish-Somali Connection: Why does the Horn of Africa Matter for Turkey?

MAY 07, 2024

A new ten-year agreement between Somalia and Turkey, signed on 8 February 2024, entrusts Ankara with the support of Somalia’s maritime security by b...

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Crafting an Anti-Corruption Blueprint for Somalia: Lessons from Success Stories

Crafting an Anti-Corruption Blueprint for Somalia: Lessons from Success Stories

MAY 06, 2024

This article explores the possibilities of crafting an anti-corruption model for Somalia, taking lessons from success stories from various countries a...

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