Opinion
The London Conference on Somalia: Rhetoric and Reality
Since the collapse of the central government in 1991, over 17 conferences have been held to reconcile Somalia’s different stakeholders and factions....
Read More »A shattered dream ……A Broken glass.
I have been told that a “Broken Glass” can never be restored to its previous condition. Some may say that it depends on the number of broken piece...
Read More »Somali women between hope and reality
Browsing through Somali websites on the International Women’s Day on March 8, two episodes attracted my attention; one was heartwarming and inspirin...
Read More »The dreadful roadmap is destined for failure as Puntland declares to print its own currency
The latest action taken by Puntland administration of Somalia to print its own currency will serve as a catalyst for dreadful failure of the Roadmap. ...
Read More »Unleashing people power in Somalia
MOGADISHU - When I was invited to accompany Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ on the Turkish Airlines (THY) maiden journey from İstanbul to Mogadis...
Read More »The London Conference on Somalia and Other Issues
I went to London about a week ago, which coincided with the start of the London Somali Conference. As a member of Lawyers Without Borders, I was keen ...
Read More »UN Corruption Index
Somalia is ranked top among most corrupt nations. It is not certain what criterion was used to place Somalia among the list of corrupt countries. How...
Read More »Daljir Forum is Appalled by Augustine Mahiga’s Reckless Statement
Daljir Forum is appalled by a statement made by the UN Secretary General’s Somalia Representative, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga....
Read More »Sudden interest in Somalia points to suspect Western corporate interests
In her book The Shock Doctrine, Canadian author Naomi Klein argues that Western governments often use humanitarian relief and reconstruction as an exc...
Read More »Ending the transition: The fight for political power is in progress
The new political dispensation beyond August 2012 points to a positive ending of the transition in Mogadishu. However, a political squabble between Pr...
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