Opinion

Somaliland, Travelling Beyond the International Map

JAN 14, 2011

Twenty years after unilateral declaration, Somalia continues to eclipse Somaliland and globetrotters see a journey to Somaliland as a risky business...

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Siyaasadaha Qoomiyadda Digil ee ku aadan Maamul Goboleedyada Koonfurta Soomaaliya

JAN 14, 2011

Maamul gobleedyada ama dawlad goboleedyada Soomaaliya waxay ka mid yihiin barnaamijyada ugu waa-weyn dhanka nabadgeliyada iyo horumarka ummadaha ku no...

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The F Word: Choosing care for Haiti, Somalia, ourselves

JAN 12, 2011

The New York Times this weekend told the story of Dr. Hawa Abdi, a Somali physician who runs a clinic, school, and food program that supports tens of ...

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The Russians got away with murder in Puntland and got off rather lightly in Somaliland with suspended sentence.

JAN 10, 2011

In May 2010 it was reported that Russian marines freed a Russian tanker from Somali pirates in an operation hailed as commendable by Russian governmen...

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Issue on Islamic Government

JAN 10, 2011

Let me start with this article by asking which is better: a government that allows individuals unrestricted freedom to do whatever they please and en...

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DualTrack or Multi-tribal Track? America’s endless missteps in Somalia:

JAN 08, 2011

Since the ill-fated Operation Restore Hope ended in debacle in 1993, America’s involvement in Somalia entered into a deep recession from which it di...

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Saracen scandal exposed TFG’s hypocrisy and incompetence

JAN 07, 2011

For good governance, politicians accused of forgery, lies, corruption and incompetence should resign or be forced to leave office or thrown in jail if...

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Af Dad Waayay

JAN 07, 2011

Magaceygu waa af-Soomaali. Da’deyda ma aqaan. Hayeeshee in dhaaxo waan soo joogay. Tartan badan waan soo maray. Afaf gumeyste ahaa waan ka guule...

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Responsible Leadership in the Face of Challenges

JAN 07, 2011

The recent Murder of a Somali young man in Edmonton has created an out cry and frustration. This is not the first time and possibly will not be the la...

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To fight Somali piracy, find a government to work with

JAN 03, 2011

As a step toward restoring order in Somalia, a former nation-state that disintegrated in 1991, the international community should explore ways of gran...

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