Tag Archives: Somali people
The Perils of Western “Democracy” From Ethiopia to Mali by THOMAS C. MOUNTAIN Divide and rule is a law of imperialism and western style “democracy” is how imperialism implements this law in neocolonial Africa. It’s called “elections” and with it’s … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, Op-ed, Thomas C. Mountain
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Tagged Elections in Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Africa, Mali, Somali people, World Bank
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press release Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 2:36 pm Press Release: US State Department U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks At a Security Council Briefing On Somalia AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, Minister Simmonds, for hosting this session and … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Op-ed, Press Releases, Somali
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Tagged African Union Mission to Somalia, AlShabaab, AMISOM, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Somali people, Somalia, United Nation, United States
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It is obvious that almost all African nations know nothing about the existing ground reality in Somaliland, the self proclaimed state in the horn of Africa. Now it is about 22 years of self-governing in that region after regaining their … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Op-ed, Somali
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Tagged Hargeisa, Horn of Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Italy, Somali, Somali people, Somalia, Somaliland
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After years of overlooking the real needs of the Somali people, it is significant change longed-for that Somalia’s statebuiling featured in the strategic agenda of the key actors of the International Community (IC), namely the G8 powers[1] in their ministerial … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, East Africa, Mohamud M Uluso, Op-ed, Somali
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Tagged African Development Bank, Indepth Africa Magazine, International Financial Institutions, International Monetary Fund, Somali, Somali people, Somali Shilling, Somalia
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It’s a new day in Somalia. That’s the message I took away from a trip to the capital city of Mogadishu earlier this year. We have our best opportunity in more than two decades to help stabilize Somalia and advance … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Pan African News, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Al-Shabab, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Siad Barre, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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Labelled as a failed state, Somalia is finally on the long road to recovery, but is their new constitution holding them back? Whilst the country’s new constitution may be deemed a success, many have argued that it is just a … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Op-ed, Somali
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Tagged Federal Government, Federal government of the United States, Federal Parliament, IndepthAfrica, Mohamed Osman Jawari, Natural resource, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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Why the Federal Minister of Trade of Ethiopian (Abdurahman Sheikh Mohammed) was Sacked by Meles Zenawi? What are the facts and who are the Key Players in this case? By A Yakume* In November 2011, Abdurahman Sheikh Mohammed, a 29 … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed, Yakume A
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Tagged Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harar, Meles Zenawi, Non-governmental organization, Ogaden, Somali people, Somali Region, Somalia
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By Bashir Goth In its issue, 2nd -8th March 2013, The Economist magazine drew a rosy picture of Africa in a 14-page special report of what it described as “the world’s fastest growing continent,” with a cover page title “Aspiring … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabab, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Sierra Leone, Somali people, Somalia, United Nations, United States
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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 »
By Armin Rosen, Atlantic A recent UN resolution assumes that the country has made serious progress. Here’s why it may be wrong. A Somali government soldier stands guard at the scene of a deadly suicide attack on a restaurant at … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged African Union, Al-Shabaab, IndepthAfrica, International Crisis Group, Mogadishu, somali government, Somali people, Somalia, United Nations Security Council
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By Zachariah Farah There is sad news for the enemies of Somalia within or without; Somalia is turning a new page, a new leaf. It may be ironic to start a sentence with the word “sad” in it, especially the … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Somali, Somali Civil War, Somali National Movement, Somali people, Somalia, United Somali Congress
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By. Dr Mohamed Abbas Watching from afar, and from thousands of miles away, I was delighted to listen the breaking news about the visit of a Somali Parliamentary delegation led by the country’s Parliament Speaker Mr. Mohamed Sh. Osman Jawaari … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somali
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, Mogadishu, news ethiopia, Ogaden, Somali, Somali people, Somali Region, Somalia
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The internet has brought many us benefits which we all cherish. It allows for the superfast exchange of ideas, opinions and information. It is however a two edged blade that can be used to cut an intended object but also … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Central Government, Federalism, Government, IndepthAfrica, Puntland, Somali, Somali people, Somalia
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By: Osman Hassan Khatumo Forum for Peace, Unity and Development H.E. JOHNNIE CARSON Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs US. State Department Washington, DC. USA Your Excellency Subject: The Argument against Somaliland’s recognition. We, the Khaatumo Forum for Peace, Unity … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged British Somaliland, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Isaaq, Italian Somaliland, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News, Somaliland
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The extraordinary resilience of Somalis in decades of conflict is honoured in a photo exhibition marking the 150th year of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The film uses interviews, historical images and archive footage to show how the … read more »
By Maalik_eng, Shabelle Media Network opinion Nairobi — Shiekh Abdulqadir Nur Farah “Ga’mey” had all characteristics that anyone could love and respect him for. He was a well respected Islamic scholar, an old man at the age of 70, a … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Allah, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Shabelle Media Network, Somali, Somali people, Somalia, Sujud
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By Ali H Abdulla “Saddex Cadow ayaa Jirey, dadka soo caddibi jirey, oo cidhiidhi gelin jirey …“- There were three enemies that tortured people and put them in a bind: The above words are part of a famous Somali song … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Hargeisa, IndepthAfrica, Saudi Arabia, Somali, Somali National Movement, Somali people, Somali Region, Somalia, United States
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Nowadays and for while during the past two decades, Somali thinkers, writers and politicians were keenly debating on best way forward for Somalia’s governance and political arrangements Post-Civil War. This debate is extremely crucial for the survival of Somalia as … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, african articles, CoastalState, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Puntland, Somali, somali africa, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, somlia news, United States
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This week Somalia’s top man is in his 17th trip out of the country he promised will bring prosperity to. As usual the speech fatigued Somalis turned up to listen, yet again, to what he had to say as they … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged about somalia, IndepthAfrica, Jubaland, Mahmoud, Mogadisho, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somaliland, United States
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By Dayib A. Atto The idea of talking about a ‘demilitarization’ at this point with the nation still engaged in a war against a terrorist criminal organization may sound to be a bit out of sync with reality, but its … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Cold War, IndepthAfrica, Military of Somalia, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News, United Nations Security Council, United States
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By: Abdulkadir Abiikar Hussein To bounce back to normalcy and stability, Somalia is using its traditions. In the Somali traditions, the basic social, political and territorial unit is the clan and its lineage structures. The present government structure was built … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Jubaland, Jubba River, Mogadishu, Saakow, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News, Somaliland
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The Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) plans to open an office in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in an effort to prepare emigrating Somalis for life in Sweden. The purpose of the pilot project is to assist Somalis who have … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Ethiopia, Somali
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, National Migration Board (Sweden), news ethiopia, Somali, Somali people, Sveriges Radio, Sweden, Swedish Public Employment Service
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By Duncan Breen Refugee Protection Program Following a series of grenade attacks in Nairobi and near the border with Somalia, the government of Kenya has announced a new policy requiring all refugees living in urban areas to relocate to camps. … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Kenya, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Dadaab, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Kenyan, kenyan news, Refugee, Somali, Somali people, Somalia, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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Refugees who once fled to Kenya for safety claim extortion and threats rife since government ordered them to move to camps. Clar Ni Chonghaile in Eastleigh,guardian.co.uk, A police officer disperses rioters in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi in November. Skirmishes … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya
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Tagged Africa news, Al-Shabaab, Dadaab, Eastleigh, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Kenyan, Nairobi, Somali, Somali people
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The new Somalia president is miserably behaving like Mr. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, Saddam Hussein’s information minister. He reminds me of Mr. al-Sahaff pitifully saying: “There are no American infidels in Baghdad. Never!” Mr. al-Sahaff made this statement while the USA … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Baghdad, Hassan, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Saddam Hussein, Siad Barre, Somali people, Somalia, Somaliland
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The realization of duties is very significant often to standardize for the services delivered in a good quality and reliable levels. The government has different agencies and units that involved in very huge and serious tasks which are the heart … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Britain, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Somali people, Somalia, Somaliland
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By Safi Abdi A fulltime homemaker, and native of Somalia, I can tell you that I have firsthand knowledge of both of these two entities and know full well how they operate; so you would say, I am certainly not … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Awdal, Excellency, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Silanyo, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somaliland, somaliland news
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A Somali militant group says it will execute several Kenyan hostages unless Kenya heeds its demands to free Muslims arrested on terrorism charges. Militant group al-Shabab issued its ultimatum on a video and Twitter messages released late Wednesday. The video … read more »
By Liban Obsiye & Abdullahi Warfa It was a pleasure to watch the launch of the new Somali think tank, the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, in Mogadishu yesterday. The great and good gathered and some fantastic speeches were given. … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Bristol University, England, Harvard University, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Somali, somali africa, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News
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Mohammed Ali Hersi ‘Dalmar’. mohahersi@hotmail.com. OPINION Barely after eliminating the radical group of Somalia ‘Al Shabaab’ it may emerge again many challenges regarding formation of possible federal system which can damage the efficiency of security and peace process towards remote … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Central Government, IndepthAfrica, Kismayo, Mogadishu, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News, United States
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