Somalia: An open letter by concerned citizen to incoming Prime Minister

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in reaction to the removal of outgoing Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed who, according to me vacated the post as charismatic leader and was ousted in parliamentary no confidence vote on Saturday.

Somalia:Defiant Prime Minister not at his wit's end

Pro-president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud cabinet ministers are calling on Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed to resign over undisclosed reasons. Hussein Abdi Halane, the Minister of Finance is prospective candidate for the embattled PM's position, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir is henchman as well as close presidential aide, Daud Mohamed Omar Mineral Resources Minister and Said Abdullahi Dani [ Minister of national planning] are strongly counted amongst 'the new blood' wing. 

Jigjiga: Traditional Somali folk dance boom

I am waving to you from Ethiopian Somali regional state capital, Jigjiga which is a hub for the traditional Somali folk dance of Dhaanto. Unlike the classical music, the genre of traditional folk music is extremely interesting when long time and legendary singers take to the stage.

Somalia: Somalis paying dearly for bickering

With every day passing, political infighting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed gains momentum.

Somalia: Another Political infighting ‘inevitable in Mogadishu’

It is a tradition for Somalia leaders to disagree on key issues but now I do predict that another political infighting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed is inevitable at all costs following the removal of presidential aide from the post.

Somalia: Will new Somaliland E-Passport lead to identity perplexity?

Although Somaliland failed to gain international recognition, it defiantly continues to throw citizens desperate for a state detached from Somalia into new perplexity. In my column, I would like to briefly shed light on the practical implications of Somaliland’s electronic passport and only way forward for a region that has been seeking independence for more than two decades. 

Somalia: After Col. Barre Hirale concession, what‘s next for Jubaland?

Analysis by Abdirashid M. Dahir| The return of former Defence Minister Col. Barre Adan Shire (Barre Hirale) to political arena seems a paradigm shift and striking political achievement when it comes to Jubaland peace process after over two-decades of anarchic clan feuds and terror operations in the coveted and strategic seaport of Kismayo. Despite trivial grudges, Barre Hirale’s move sent local communities of Jubaland into celebration and at the same time demonstrated the precarious statesmanship of Col. Hirale who spent a year in nearby Goobweyn.

Somalia: Is Puntland ready for self reliance?

Puntland, a federal state and leading pioneer in northern Somalia has been land of peace since 1998 when traditional leaders, veteran politicians and academia sat for a community-wide consultation. So far we to some extent have come of age, nevertheless the road ahead is still long.