By Abdulrahman Baadiyow Abdullahi Isse, the first Prime Minister of Somalia in 1956, was born in 1921 in Afgoye, about 30 km south of Mogadishu. His father, Mohamud Bidar, a respected elder, died before Abdullahi was born, and his mother, … Continued
By Professor Ezekiel Gebissa Political assassinations have been part of human history since the emergence of communal social formations. Leaders of organized communities, ranging from village bandits and tribal chiefs to imperial monarchs, have used it to defend their privileged … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, slated to take place on April 20-21 at Villa Somalia, called by President Hassan to gather the Presidents of the Federal Member States, has been called off, after it has … Continued
By Osman H. Yussuf Nowadays disagreements over domestic politics and the ensuing conflicts as well as the reactions thereon have become deeply subjective and hardly objective. Leaders who avoid to engage in a meaningful dialogue with stakeholders certainly encounter confrontation … Continued
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Effective leadership encompasses a harmonious blend of essential qualities crucial for both personal and organizational success. From integrity to influence, each trait plays a pivotal role in molding leaders who drive positive change. Integrity fosters trust, … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Introduction: In the Horn of Africa, Somalia is grappling with an escalating constitutional crisis that has been further complicated by Ethiopia’s aspirations to annex the coastal districts in the self-declared autonomous region, of Somaliland. The country, … Continued
Editor’s note: Within the context of the Al-Shabaab insurgency, wives of the militants often find themselves trapped in a cycle of oppression and coercion. These women are frequently subjected to strict interpretations of Islamic law enforced by the group. In … Continued
By Adan Ismail It is written in the book of nature that nothing lasts forever and changes are as inescapable as nature itself. Problems confronting nations are responded to in two ways: the tender wisdom of statesmen or the sweeping … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels, or believes.” The issue of micromanagement in Somalia underscores a broader challenge facing the country’s governance structures, where decision-making processes are excessively centralized, stifling initiative … Continued
By Adan Makina This is an excerpt from Author Adan Makina’s upcoming book: “The Tatar Invasions of Muslim Lands: from Islamic and secular perspectives.” The Qur’an, a divine, authentic book that is without doubt and revealed to The Messenger of … Continued
By Mohamed H. Ahmed Somalia has nominated its former Foreign Minister, Fawzia Yusuf Adam, for the seat of AUC Chairperson. This endorsement follows key diplomatic achievements, including the lifting of the arms embargo, securing debt relief, and gaining membership in … Continued
By Dayib Sh. Ahmed Somalia stands on a precipice, teetering not on the edge of democratic collapse, but on the verge of outright betrayal. The recent strong-arming of constitutional amendments by a self-serving parliament is not a power grab disguised … Continued
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