In the Horn of Africa—long synonymous with instability—one region has defied expectations. Somaliland, a self-governing state since 1991, remains unrecognized by the international community. This...
The situation of the mentally ill in all Somali spoken territories is very alarming. The same is in the Somali communities in Diaspora.We hear...
On Sept. 9, Somalia’s government announced that President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed who is better known as “Farmajo,” would make his first visit to the United States...
Fahad Yasin who served in the Qatari intelligence prior to his strategic placement in Somalia’s Presidency and later as head of its intelligence agency...
Somali National Army - GETTY IMAGES
Somalia is often considered a quintessential example of a failed state that suffers from devastating humanitarian crises and the...
By Ahmed Shiiraar and Ahmed Mohamed
Introduction
Somalis are known as an oral society as many western linguists, anthropologists, and cultural historians had observed for years—as...
President of Somalia Mohamed Siyad Barre acknowledged that civilians were killed here during protests last July but denied that the Gezira massacre took place....
Developing countries have one large need limiting their ability to progress and advance – access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy. After all, companies...
The money’s end destination remains unclear
by Michael Rubin
A month after Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo’s term expired, Somalia remains without a legitimate government and...
By Matthew Gordon
On May 18, the people of Somaliland celebrated the 30th anniversary of their decision to unilaterally declare independence. Like the 29 such occasions...