Tag Archives: Somali Diaspora

An appeal to Diaspora Somalis

John F Kennedy’s inaugural address in 1961 is remembered for one very famous quote: “my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” More than twenty years of war … read more »

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Somalis have to blame only themselves for creating their own dictators

By Ismail Haji Warsame When the Military Junta led by General Siyad Barre overthrew the civilian government of Somalia in October 1969, the General was so timid that he could not inform the nation of the coup d’état that had … read more »

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Somalia: Justice and reconciliation casualty of clan morass

The setting up of local public administration in the regions of Gedo, Lower Jubba and Middle Jubba yet to be entirely liberated from the Al Qaeda affiliated Al Shabab has generated passionate debate for four reasons. First, as result of … read more »

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Tough Challenges ahead for Somalia’s post-transitional government

by Abdullahi Jama Hussein(Hon MP) I observed with a degree of care and deligency the trend and tendency of Somalia’s political novelty since H.E Prof Hassan Sheikh Ahmed was elected to the highest office in our land. Besides rhetorical affirmation, … read more »

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Let’s Restore Somalia

By Mahdi Haile, opednews.com   Somalia war was one of Africa’s most evil civil wars. The war claimed the lives of over 700,000 Somali and displaced a million others in refugee camps in neighboring countries. What is even more shocking … read more »

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A new President for Somalia

By Sally Healey The election of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by Somalia’s Transitional Parliament is an unexpected success for the hugely discredited political process in the country. It could prove to be a turning point in Somalia’s recovery. With twenty five … read more »

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Balkanization and brutalization of Somalia

Analysis of the Draft Constitution Mohamud M Uluso It is immoral and a political crime to purport to draft a new constitution under the prevailing political and security conditions in Somalia The people of Somalia face the looming dreadful reality … read more »

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Somaliland and the ‘London Conference’: Silanyo must challenge denial of Somaliland’s rights – By Ahmed M.I. Egal

The upcoming London Conference on Somalia, and the UK’s urging of theSomaliland Government to attend, has understandably generated a lot of debate and comment within the Somaliland community, both within and outside the country. One of the stated objectives of … read more »

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Only a popular Accord can restore Somalia’s self-governance, dignity and prosperity

It is worth noting that for the first time, UNSC has clarified that it speaks for the international community as a whole, specifically AU and IGAD. This clarification was necessary and very important for the integrity of UNSC Initiative. As … read more »

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Somaliland Celebrates 20 Years of Self-Declared Independence

Somaliland is celebrating its 20th anniversary of self-declared independence from Somalia. Despite not being recognized as a nation by the international community, Somaliland has been very successful politically and economically. And it’s avoided the turmoil of Somalia. “I guess what … read more »

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Toronto woman suspected of being lured by terror group has link to Somali PM

One of the two Somali-Canadian women believed to have been lured from Toronto by the Al Shabaab is the niece of the prime minister of Somalia, sources say, and efforts are being made at the highest level in that country … read more »

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Ignoring death threats, Somali broadcaster lets the music play

How do you create a radio network in the world’s most dangerous country, where war is raging, journalists are killed, and Islamic extremists have banned music, sports and women’s voices on the airwaves? If you’re the organizers of Somalia’s newest … read more »

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