Somali Diaspora “The Untapped Engine for National Development”
At a time when many African nations are confronting debt distress, liquidity constraints, and growing skepticism about international lenders, Somalia stands at a crossroads....
Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It’s in Transformation
By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist...
Somalia’s Oil Deal with Türkiye Is Smarter Than Critics Want You to Believe
Listening to the loudest voices on social media, one might think Somalia has just handed away its oil wealth to Türkiye. No competition, no...
Horn of Africa’s Pride: Mohamed Ali Yousef Leads the African Union
Saturday February 15, 2025, In a historic moment for the Horn of Africa and the broader East African region, Mohamed Ali Yousef has been...
How Egypt Helped Somalia After the US Army Left in 1994
In 1992, Somalia was in crisis. A brutal civil war and famine devastated the country, leaving millions in need of urgent help. The United...
Guantanamo 2.0? Why Somalia Must Reject Ethiopia’s Push for a Dangerous Lease
In 1903, a deal was struck between the United States and Cuba that would leave an enduring mark on international relations. The agreement gave...
Ethiopia’s Plan for the Red Sea: A Looming Threat to Regional Stability
The Ethiopian strategy in the Red Sea is an increasing threat to the countries of the Red Sea coast. Ethiopia has pursued its long-term...
Muslim Voters in Battle Ground States Boosted Donald Trump to Victory
In a turn of events Muslim voters, in battle states such as Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Arizona played a surprising part in Donald...
Somalia’s Path to Peace Through One Person, One Vote Election
After enduring, over three decades of conflict and turmoil Somalia finds itself at a juncture in its historical journey. The nation has faced hardships—...
From Zion to Zeila, Ethiopia’s Zionist Playbook
Ethiopia's approach to Somalia in recent years bears a striking resemblance to strategies employed by colonial powers and settler movements throughout history. Particularly, one...