Somalia’s Puntland State War Against ISIS in the Mountains
Somalia’s Puntland state has been waging an ongoing battle against the Islamic State (ISIS) in...
Exploring Kenya: The Expanding Influence of Somali Business Ventures
My recent trip to Kenya was not only a journey through a land of breathtaking landscapes and wildlife but also an opportunity to witness...
My Eye-Opening Journey to Somalia: Thriving Businesses Amid Growing Security Concerns
Traveling to Somalia was both an adventure and a revelation, as I found myself drawn into a world that was far different from the one...
Turkey’s Military Deployment: A Symptom of Somalia’s Governance Crisis
Turkey’s recent decision to deploy its armed forces to Somalia for a two-year operation marks...
Somalia’s Government: Misguided Sovereignty and Dangerous Precedents
Recent developments in the Horn of Africa highlights a troubling trend in Somalia’s handling of its regional relationships and...
Somalia Government’s Ineffectiveness Exposed Amid Violent Clashes with Al-Shabab
The recent clashes between Somali forces and Al-Shabab militants highlight not only the persistent threat posed by the insurgent group but...
Criticizing the Somalia Government: A Flawed Partnership with Turkey
Somalia’s decision to invite Turkey into its territorial waters for oil and gas exploration...
From Chaos to Catwalk: Miss Somalia and the Quest for Change
In the wake of a car bombing just kilometers away, Mogadishu’s Elite Hotel played host to a spectacle that seemed incongruous with...
Critical Analysis of Somalia’s Prison System: A Wake-Up Call
In a disturbing turn of events, at least eight individuals lost their lives in a shootout during a prison breakout attempt in Mogadishu,...
Rising Sea Piracy and Somalia’s Governmental Failures: An Urgent Call for Accountability
The recent surge in piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia has once again brought to light the...