By Mohamed Ali ( Geelmaal) In the complex landscape of Somalia’s governance, there is a growing disconnect between the federal government’s exaggerated claims of national authority and the reality on the ground. While the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud projects an image of centralized control, its actual influence is largely...
By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf The recent arrest of Member of Parliament Mohamed Abib at Egal International Airport upon his return from the United Arab Emiratesat Egal International Airport upon his return from the United Arab Emirates is nothing short of a calculated political maneuver by President Muse Bihi Abdi. The circumstances surrounding Abib’s arrest—marked by...
By Faisal A. Roble Introduction This essay is based on two unpublished manuscripts on the Political Economy of Intervention and Historical Injustices against Somalis. I will argue that intervention in the Horn of Africa Region is a colonial function and has roots both in African enslavement and subsequent colonization. Beginning with the 1884 Berlin Conference,...
Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow This article provides an overview of ten key narratives in Somalia’s trajectory of historical development. These narratives include Somalia’s rich ancient history, its early maritime trade networks, and the significant influence of Islam on Somali society. It also examines the disruption caused by colonial powers, the role of Somali nationalism in shaping...
By Abdullahi A. Nor Background Egypt’s interest in deploying forces to Somalia can be viewed through the lens of its broader geopolitical strategy in the Horn of Africa. The region is critical due to its proximity to the Red Sea, a vital maritime route for global trade, including oil shipments. By establishing a military presence...
By Ali Haji Warsame It was sometime in 1997. I was working in Abu Dhabi as a Senior Accountant for one of the largest private companies in the city. I did not expect a significant shift in my career without being a Chartered Certified Accountant, but that prospect seemed far off. My close friend, Mohamed-Bile...
Editors note: As the United States undergoes a highly contested election campaign that could make history by electing Kamala Harris as the first female president, WardheerNews revisits a 2008 article by Adan Makina. The piece explores the topic of women in leadership, arguing that the time has come for a woman to assume the presidency...
Prof. Hassan Keynan At a time of unprecedented, multifaceted threats to the very existence of the nation, we are witnessing Villa Somalia itching to pick a fight with Puntland, the oldest, most peaceful, and most successful member state in the fledgling federal dispensation. The tendency to reduce Puntland’s concerns to the personal ambitions, idiosyncrasies and...
By Mohamed Ali Mirreh As we are getting ready to celebrate one year after the successful liberation of Lasanod city from Somaliland’s secessionist forces, it’s essential to reflect on the challenges that have emerged since. The SSC-Khatumo administration initially had high hopes of being recognized as a new federal state within Somalia. Khatumo State was...
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Somalia’s struggle against Al-Shabaab, the extremist group that has plagued the nation for over a decade, is not only fought on the battlefields but also within the corridors of power. Al-Shabaab’s infiltration of government ranks has become a pressing issue, undermining the country’s security, governance, and efforts to achieve lasting peace....