Tag Archives: Somalia News

Somalis have to blame only themselves for creating their own dictators

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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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Somaliland: Real terrorism threats in fictional State

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

In the wake of the recent travel advisories by the United States and Great Britain, the local Somaliland regional administration has finally decided to act and tackle terrorism and extremism. In the past week alone, the Ahmed Silanyo Government apprehended … read more »

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The Argument against Somaliland’s recognition

February 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Somalia: Innocent weapons of Somali terror

February 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Liban Obsiye & Abdullahi Warfa The children are our future, the argument always goes, but this global cliché is not even recognised it appears in Somalia. The greatest victims of the near two and half decades of war have … read more »

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A Reflection of a Young Somali-American Journey to Somalia

February 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A rainbow of passports shines through the homogenized Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport. The chaotic atmosphere is synthesized by the lingering image of the deep blue Indian Ocean. With broken Somali, and eighteen years of age, I find myself rolling … read more »

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No time for lifting the Arms Embargo: A call for the gradual and total Demilitarization of Somalia

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Re-inventing Somalia: Crafting Self-governing States for Federal Somalia

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Ending ‘Doormat Politics’ In Somalia

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

“More than ever, foreign policy is economic policy. The world is competing for resources and global markets.” John Kerry By Abukar Arman Considering the positive trend of the past eighteen months, Somalia is en route to recovery, and, in due … read more »

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Somalia Moves to Prosecute Woman Who Accused Soldiers of Rape

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Somali government, in a move that has outraged human rights groups, has charged a woman who said she was gang-raped by soldiers with making a false accusation and having “insulted and lowered the dignity of a … read more »

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Somalia: President Hassan Sh. Mohamud: His Visit to the U.S. and Future Prospects

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ismail Ali Ismail The Visit There can be no doubt that the visit of Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, to the United States last week was very successful on many fronts: first, after so many transitional governments, the US … read more »

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Death sentence and detentions raise profile of rape in Somalia

January 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(IRIN) – The recent execution in Somalia of a soldier convicted of rape and the detention of a journalist investigating sexual assault have given the traditionally taboo issue of gender-based violence an usual degree of prominence. Even the president has … read more »

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Somalia: A mind for the nation?

January 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Somalia: Get The American And Kill Him

January 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The UN is trying to pressure the Somali government to halt the criminal activity by their troops and pro-government militias. These men have been more frequently caught by journalists robbing, raping, and killing civilians. The deaths of children are particularly … read more »

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Leaders of the Federal Government may cause minimizing fragile security in Somalia after formation of pure Federal system

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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AU Troops Mistook Homes for ‘Rebel Camp’ and Kill Five Children in Southern Somalia

January 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

African Union troops attacked a number of homes in a pre-dawn raid against the town of Leggo in southern Somalia today, killing seven or eight civilians, including five children. Local leaders say that the troops attacked the homes indiscriminately, and … read more »

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Somali journalist shot dead; 1st this year

January 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia — Unknown gunmen shot dead a Somali radio producer on Friday, the first journalist to be killed this year, an editor with his Somali radio station said. Eighteen journalists were killed last year, making Somalia one … read more »

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Somalia: Shebab Have ‘Decided to Execute’ French Hostage

January 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Somali Islamists say they have decided to kill a French agent they have held since 2009, as confusion continues over whether he is in fact still alive. The Al-Qaeda linked Shebab said in a statement they have “reached a unanimous … read more »

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Somalia: Sex, Power, and the Siad Barre Regime

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By: Hassan M. Abukar “The measure of a man is what he does with power.” Plato. “Power was my weakness and my temptation.” J.K Rowlings, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. *** Two incidents intrigued me about Siad Barre, the … read more »

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Al-Shabab militants in Somalia post alleged photo of French commando killed in raid (Picture)

January 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

An image posted online on Jan. 14, 2013 by Islamic militants in Somalia allegedly shows the body of a French commando who was killed in a failed raid aimed at freeing a French hostage. / YouTube MOGADISHU, Somalia In a gruesome … read more »

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Somalia: Free Journalist, Others Linked to Rape Allegation

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Nairobi) – Sudan should immediately rescind its decision to shut down four civil society organizations in Khartoum in December 2012. The government should allow independent groups to operate freely and conduct peaceful protests. International donors, diplomats, and organizations involved in Sudan, … read more »

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Somalia: The Quagmire of Somaliland

January 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Abdirahman Mohamed Dirye opinion While global attention is focused on Somalia, the self-declared republic of Somaliland has been independent for 20 years without recognition by the international community. This lack of recognition is an injustice to Somalilander. Hanna, not … read more »

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Somalia: Justice and Reconciliation Casualty of Clan Morass

January 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Mohamud M Uluso, analysis The disintegration of Somalia into feuding armed clans, some headed by warlords, still remains the biggest problem in rebuilding the nation The setting up of local public administration in the regions of Gedo, Lower Jubba … read more »

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Somalia: Rape flourishes in Mogadishu’s IDP camps

January 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Having fled violence in their home regions, Somali women remain at risk from sexual predators while in temporary homes. Many homes in informal IDP encampments are not secure in any meaningful way [Laila Ali/Al Jazeera] By: Laila Ali Aljazeera.Com Mogadishu, … read more »

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Horn of Africa: Peace Comes At A Price

January 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

With al Shabaab no longer a threat to the new government there are more calls from Somalis for less corruption and more law and order. While the government says it will address these problems, there is not a lot of … read more »

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Somalia: Peace Prospects

January 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

  After 20 years of sliding backwards, Somalia has taken a step in the right direction. Together with international efforts and adoption of a new federal constitution by the 825-member Assembly of Somali Elders, the country has renewed hopes for … read more »

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Somalia: Halting The Divide – President Mahmoud’s tours deliver nothing of value

January 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Warsan Cismaan Saalax It took Somalia almost four months from today to get a full government. Mr Mahmoud, the president who took office on September 10, 2012 has become “preoccupied”, so much so that the new cabinet has education … read more »

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2012 was a year of rich Harvest in Somalia – UPDF

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Julius Odeke After two decades of the conflict in the history of Somalia, the year 2012 could be referred to as “the year of rich harvest” following the great strides towards stabilization that the country witnessed in the last … read more »

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Somalia, Its Neighbours and Al-Shabaab – The Quest for Sustainable Solutions

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Seifulaziz Milas, analysis In Somalia, the radical Islamist militia, Al-Shabab, that has terrorized much of the country over the past five years, appears to be on the run. They have been forced out of the capital, Mogadishu, and all … read more »

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Is the 2013 going to be the year “Somaliland” will finally bite the dust?

January 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Mohamed F. Yabarag Following the much-disputed November municipality elections that took place in the central and western parts of “Somaliland” enclave (voting did not take place in Buhodle and other areas of Khaatumo state of Somalia), the self-declared entity … read more »

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Somalia: Omar Arte Ghalib – The man I hold in high esteem

January 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ahmed Hussein Haile As the year of 2012 and its traumatic experience close its dark blanket on us, I could not resist but to go back in history when a few good men epitomized Somalia and the Somali people. … read more »

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