Opinion

Secularism for Somalia Forever...A follow-up

JUL 11, 2010

This week the Islamic Republic of Iran is learning that implementing some aspects of the Islamic Sharia is unacceptable in a modern world. It is learn...

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The upshot of political subjugation

JUL 10, 2010

If I could think of any tactfully discreet and diplomatically clear way to describe the outcome of the 15th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly...

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The North, South and Everything in Between: Somalia.

JUL 09, 2010

As Sh. Sheriff pleads with political leaders, at a summit hosted by his once archenemy Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke cont...

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Galkayo’s Corrupt Authority is a Threat to Puntland’s Stability

JUL 08, 2010

Before the election in January 2009, the government of Puntalnd was in shambles, corruption was rampant, piracy has emerged, the rule of law has colla...

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EDITORIAL: Uganda needs an exit strategy out of Somalia

JUL 08, 2010

Just last week, two Ugandan soldiers were killed and three others injured in Somalia, adding to the growing list of our casualties in the lawless Horn...

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Jidka Nabadda

JUL 07, 2010

Illaa markaan yaraa waxaan maqli jiray su’aasha ah: Ma “nabad” baa? Waxaan u qaatay salaan keli ah inay tahay; haddana mar dhexe waxaan u qaatay...

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SOMALIA: Corruption Starts Here

JUL 07, 2010

The Somali government’s corruption, luck of progress and extreme incompetence is not only due to insurgency attacks but luck of accountability coupl...

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The Ultimate Fight: Somaliland vs. Al-Shabab

JUL 07, 2010

Believe it or not but this will happen. Before I write anything more, let’s agree on the following facts: 1) America and its western allies will not...

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Dear Secessionist: Keep out Sool and Sanaag from your imagined “Somaliland”

JUL 07, 2010

As we all know, on 26 June 2010, “Somaliland” authorities organized a long awaited election to select president for the self declared republic in ...

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The jihadists next door

JUL 06, 2010

In Africa this past week a completely peaceful presidential election was held. International observers said it met all the western standards for a fre...

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