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The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

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The Government of Somalia's Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021

After former Somalia’s president – Mohammed Farmajo – four year term concluded last night local time, a heavily armed convoy of 50 armored vehicles escorting presidential candidates including Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Abdirahman Abdishakur and Sharif Hassan Sh. Adan passed the first checkpoint at the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu heading towards the residence of speaker of the parliament, Mr. Mohamed Mursal. Their meeting is seen as part of efforts by key political stakeholders to seek solution as Somalia heads towards uncertainty, once Farmaajo’s term expires on Monday. Continue reading “The Government of Somalia’s Failed State Vanished Overnight in 2021” →

Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

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Hope & Fear as Somalia’s Fragility Turns 30

Somalia is marking 30 years of conflict. Specifically, it’s marking the moment the government of President Siad Barre collapsed in January 1991, setting Somalia on a rapid path to fragmentation and anarchy.

In recent years a federal government has begun to make some progress in rebuilding the country and Islamist militants have been pushed out of most major towns.

Our Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has been covering Somalia’s troubles for over two decades and has just been back to the capital Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

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Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

Djibouti’s future diversification of its economy through foreign investment continues to be threatened as companies show low confidence in the government’s ability to provide a low-risk business environment. Continue reading “Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash” →

Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

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Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable

A Somali proverb says: “A looted cow never bears a legitimate calf.”

Trying to topically treat Somalia’s tragedy without curing the deep infection is merely a dressing that is not going to heal the wound. Continue reading “Rerouting Somalia’s Road to Recovery via Somaliland is Inevitable” →

Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

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Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

Before the Europeans set foot in the Horn of Africa, there was no Somali state whatsoever in the region, other than self-governing clans, some of which were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire such as Berbera and Zeila cities Continue reading “Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa” →

Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

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Somaliland's Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

They say, “When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ismail Omer Gelleh is out to cripple Somaliland foreign policy as always. The black fox is meddling in the internal affairs as well, and the Ethio-Egyptian troubled diplomatic relations over the Nile caused emotional incontinence, stress buildup and frustration in Somaliland’s authorities. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic” →