Op-Ed: Tribal borders cannot lead to unity for Somalia or bring back Somaliland
By: Sagal Mohamed Ashour
I will start by addressing biased views in articles, as this is important to allow the reader to understand what is being written, and the perspectives of the person writing it. For most...
Greater Somalia or African Unity
By Prof. Abdirahman Ahmed Shunuf
On the Anniversary of Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal’s untimely death 16 years ago, we present a brief analysis of his legacy. The aim of this article is to show how the selfish policies of the Somali Republic found it expedient...
Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame Hadrawi, the most influential Somali poet dies at age 79
By: Ibrahim Muse Baqardhe
Mohamed Ibrahim"Hadraawi" Warsame, the most influential Somali poet and one of Africa's most celebrated authors and poets, who was often referred to as the "Shakespeare of Somalia," died Thursday at age 79. The...
Job Creation in Horn of Africa
INTRODUCTION
Job creation is one of most important development factors in the world, even though Africa is the world’s 2nd fastest growing region still there is high unemployment rate in the region especially Horn of African countries. Horn of Africa countries are also doing...
Somaliland: DP World the road to re-recognition
The latest UN Report on Somalia (Ex-South Somali Republic), highlighted that Mogadishu administration needs at least another ten years to go out of current chaos. The international community spent about $7 billion on stabilizing 'Somalia' until now, and many peacekeepers lost their lives.
Despite the...
My experience & trip in Hargeisa and across Somaliland
By:M. Mohamed Abshir
When speaking about Somaliland, Hargeisa has become a metonym for it, a symbolic representation of SL’s hopes and realities. I have always wanted to sightsee and travel there. This year, my dream came true. I went to participate in the 14th annual...
Op-Ed: State subversion: how Somalia perfected the art of subversion and deploys it against Somaliland
By:Mustafa Ahmed
Qosol been ah fool wada qayaxan qiil an garanaayo
Booraan afkii laga qafiley qabarna hooseeyo
Qusur oodan shebeg laysu qubay qoolad iyo xeelad
Qullaab iyo kullaab iyo lacaaf laysku qabanaayo
Qayaamada kobtaa daahiraan qun ugu soo jeedo
Doqon baa halkii lagu qatali qoorta soo dhigane
Maanaa mindiyo lay qarshaa...
Somaliland:27 Years of Statehood!!
Republic of Somaliland is a Brave and Resourceful Country that Deserved International Recognition
As we are approaching into the 27th Anniversary of regaining of the independence of our country; the overall image and reputation of the Republic of Somaliland as a peaceful country and beacon of democracy is...
Teacher: The King Maker of the World
By: Abdiaziz Ali
October 5th is a World Teachers’ Day (WTD), as assigned by UNESCO to celebrate the vital role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. Every year on 5 October since 1994, UNESCO celebrates WTD to commemorate the anniversary of the...
Diminishing Influence of Traditional Elders on Peace and Reconciliation in Somaliland
Similar to many other African countries, Somaliland enjoyed traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution and peace-building processes led by Somali traditional elders in the past centuries. The elders had exercised comprehensive informal systems and regulations to address the community conflicts including clan conflicts, land disputes...