Opinion/Analysis

Horndiplomat-When Jama Muse Jama announced ten years ago that he is holding a Book Fair in Somaliland’s capital (Hargeisa), eyebrows were raised. People were not sure if he was planning to sell books, give them away for free or do an NGO style presentation...

Since 2010, Somalia’s airspace has been an issue between the successive governments of Somalia and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which currently manages the airspace on behalf of Somalia. The Somali state has made several unsuccessful attempts to regain the control and management of...

The Era Past of Somalia the Somalia government we will need a transform and recovery based on the multi party system and democratic process or elections , last elections of Somalia time it during the president Abdirashid Ali Sharma’arke government which on the year 1967,...

Somalia is facing a very real risk of famine, with more than 6 million people, half of Somali population, facing acute food insecurity in the country, three UN agencies have warned. According to the latest findings, by the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit(FSNAU) in...

By Osman Sultan Ali The people of Eastern Somaliland face the severest drought in nearly 100 years. Their livestock have already been decimated. The inhabitants are starving and may soon die in large numbers unless a massive aid intervention is undertaken now. However, Mr. Hussein Abdi...

Asking questions about political advantages and political marginalisation in Sool could lead to formulation of policies to deter the troublesome youths from feuding subclans in South Sool, argues Liban Ahmad Recurrence of South Sool conflict has defied the ability of Somaliland government and elders to...

The nominated President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullah Farmajo received wide diplomatic and financial support from Saudi Arabia and UAE during his selection-based election process. The Saudi and UAE governments sponsored millions of dollars’ worth projects in Somalia including building of the nation's army and...

As the Iran Press TV broadcasted, Somalia’s government is reportedly planning to file a legal case against the rulers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for setting up a military base in the unrecognized breakaway republic of Somaliland. Somalia will fail any legal claims against...

All wars by their nature are ragged, and sadly seasoned watchers of the Horn of Africa have had ample proof of this down the years.  What often starts off with reasonably clear objectives ends up being nebulous and opaque. The Greek dramatist Aeschylus (525...

By Mohamed Olad   In late December, the Somali regional government asked the House of Federation to revise the region’s representation in the federal parliament. In a letter addressed to the upper chamber, Somali president Mustafa Omer, on behalf of the State Council, requested an adjustment of the number of...