Opinion

Can Farmajo, at least, act like Karzai?

DEC 26, 2010

Let me first admit that we, Somalis, are to blame on the state of affairs in our country. It is true that there is enormous international -- I call th...

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Understanding nature of conflict in Somalia

DEC 25, 2010

Unlike many African countries, Somalia is one of the most homogeneous countries in Africa. All Somalis are Muslim Sunni, and enjoy same culture and la...

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Mogadishu in Tears

DEC 25, 2010

As we continue to honour the 50th anniversary of our country’s independence and national unity, our Capital City is literally in tears...

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Could military intervention in Ethiopia be justified on humanitarian grounds?

DEC 23, 2010

The subject of military intervention is not new sphere in the field of international relations. The debate of the military intervention mainly focused...

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Niqab: what Canadians should do is mind their own business.

DEC 22, 2010

Last Friday, 17/12/ 2010, I read an article on Toronto Star, "Niqab debate: what should Canada do? By Maggie Gilmour....

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SOMALIA: From Finest to Failed State (PART III)

DEC 22, 2010

Upon acquiring power, Mohamed Siad Barre soon established a fearful draconian court called National Security Court headed by Mohamud Gelle Yusuf, a he...

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Can Somalia ever re-emerge from its current Chaos?

DEC 22, 2010

This is a question that is lately emerging in Somali debates and it is a legitimate one considering the lack of peace and stability in the country for...

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Death of gravely ill Somalia

DEC 17, 2010

The inevitable outcome of the contradictory and illusory actions of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG), of the armed Islamists, of t...

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Civilian Causalities in Somalia Will only Upsurge the Militant

DEC 16, 2010

Over the years, AMISOM has built a considerable reputation in Mogadishu by setting up lifeline makeshifts hospitals that has become an epicenter of th...

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Somaliland's Prospects: Dazzling or Doomed?

DEC 16, 2010

In an article in WDN entitled " The Changing Political Landscape in the Horn of Africa", Mohmamed Obsiye has presented a rosy picture and dazzling pro...

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