Opinion

Western Intelligence Agencies Oppose the Democratization of Somalia Intelligence Services (NISA)

Western Intelligence Agencies Oppose the Democratization of Somalia Intelligence Services (NISA)

FEB 09, 2022

History documents the strong character of the Somali people associated with messy democratic rule that cherishes individual liberty, freedom of expres...

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The Geopolitics of Election in Somalia

The Geopolitics of Election in Somalia

FEB 07, 2022

Historically, Somalia’s last direct multi-party election was held in Somalia on 26 March 1969, which was immediately followed by a military coup d'�...

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Somalia: Properly staffing the public administration

Somalia: Properly staffing the public administration

FEB 03, 2022

This is a brief account of past administrations’ staffing policies along with some comments on and ideas for the current administration. On independ...

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No one was charged for extrajudicial killings that took place in Mogadishu 17/12/2017

No one was charged for extrajudicial killings that took place in Mogadishu 17/12/2017

JAN 30, 2022

From the outset the incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, took office in 2017, the president has shamelessly begun to misuse the power for h...

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Somalia’s dangerous authoritarian turn

Somalia’s dangerous authoritarian turn

JAN 26, 2022

Until recently, Somalia was on an upward trajectory. Although it continued to struggle with piracy, famine, and terrorism, the country was turning the...

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The implications of the Qalbi Dhagax tragedy

The implications of the Qalbi Dhagax tragedy

JAN 26, 2022

One runs out of superlatives to describe the dreadful nature of what happened to Qalbi Dhagax. For many, the answer to what took place might look blin...

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The Somali Constitution stuck in limbo

The Somali Constitution stuck in limbo

JAN 23, 2022

The Somali Republic was born following the proclamation of the independence of the country in July, 1960. With the constitution of 1960, approved by p...

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Somalia and Somaliland: A case of Post Conflict Troubled Society

Somalia and Somaliland: A case of Post Conflict Troubled Society

JAN 21, 2022

In my pursuit of analysing and observing the issue of Somalia and Somaliland I have previously focused on the political leaders and structures that ha...

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In Honor of the Founding Father Adan Adde, Farmajo Should Vacate Villa Somalia Tomorrow

In Honor of the Founding Father Adan Adde, Farmajo Should Vacate Villa Somalia Tomorrow

JAN 10, 2022

History repeats itself. On July 1, 1960, Somalia became sovereign state described as unitary, democratic republic based on people’s representation, ...

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Maxaa ka khaldamay Dimoqraadiyaynta Puntland?

Maxaa ka khaldamay Dimoqraadiyaynta Puntland?

JAN 09, 2022

Geedi socodka Puntland ay rabto inay uga guurto nidaamkii qabaliga ku salaysna una hayaanto doorashada qof iyo cod iyo nidaamka Xisbiyadda badan waa m...

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