The Somali people are one, united by a shared history, culture, and resilience. Throughout history, Somalia has stood tall in the face of tyranny and subjugation, known for its fierce resistance—whether as individuals, communities, or as a nation. Located in Eastern Africa, Somalia boasts the longest coastline on the continent and occupies a strategically vital…
When Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to power in 2022, many Somalis hoped for a government that would focus on stability, economic recovery, and security. Instead, his tenure has been marred by corruption, nepotism, and weak governance, leaving the country more divided and vulnerable than ever. From land grabs and monopolized industries to misuse of state…
Kenya has positioned itself as a key player in peacekeeping and conflict resolution across Africa and beyond. However, beneath its image as a neutral mediator, there are growing concerns that the country is being used as a tool for Western powers to enforce their geopolitical interests. From Somalia to Sudan, Haiti, and even Palestine, Kenya’s…
Somalia has long grappled with a complex and contentious electoral process. For the past five presidential elections, the country has adhered to an indirect electoral model. Tribal elders, selected from various clans, have played a pivotal role in electing members of parliament and the senate. Over time, the number of elders involved in these elections…
On Monday, Iraq’s Interior Minister, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, met with Somali officials to discuss a proposed security memorandum of understanding. During a joint press conference with his Somali counterpart Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail in Baghdad, Al-Shammari revealed that they discussed Somalia’s request for consultancy, training, and experience-sharing in combating terrorism, particularly against groups like Al-Qaeda and…
Somalia announced that obstacles to Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been overcome, and the final stage of the composition and size of Ethiopian forces is expected to be sorted out shortly. Somalia previously threatened to expel Ethiopian troops from the African Union peacekeeping mission unless Ethiopia renounced its…