Farmaajo: We Have No One Else to Blame

I read your article on Foreign Policy with keen eyes and interest. While whining from public officials does not deserve response from any sensible citizen of the Republic of Somalia, I felt compelled to counter false narrative with more objective analysis. 

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The Controversy over Clan Cleansing between Mohamed Haji Ingiriis and Lidwien Kapteijns

The Controversy over Clan Cleansing between Mohamed Haji Ingiriis and Lidwien Kapteijns

Recently, there has been a discordant debate about the notion of clan cleansing in Somali society upon the publication of Lidwien Kapteijn’s controversial book. The most penetrating review of the book was made by Mohamed Haji Ingiriis who has designated it a myth.

Saudis’ Mass Expulsions Putting Somalis in Danger

Saudis’ Mass Expulsions Putting Somalis in Danger

Nairobi (KON) - In 2013, Mohamed, a 22-year old Somali, was making a living washing cars in Saudi Arabia. Late that year, due to increasing government pressure on employers of undocumented workers, he was fired.

“Clan monopoly on violence” is what UN wants in Somalia

“Clan monopoly on violence” is what UN wants in Somalia

Mohamud M Uluso — The unethical practice of UN Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group (SEMG) to leak disputed allegations to the media for vilification of Somali leaders and clans has done huge disservice to the efforts of statebuilding in Somalia and reinforced public distrust about foreigner powers’ intentions.

Myths about Federalism in Somalia

Myths about Federalism in Somalia

Mohamud M Uluso —— In the context of Somali political culture and discourse, it should be clear by now that the meaning of the principle of “federalism in Somalia” is completely different from the one of political power decentralization for governance explored in the legal and political literature.

Debate intensifies over possible German army training mission in Somalia

Debate intensifies over possible German army training mission in Somalia

Ahmed Omar's recent visit to Somalia's capital Mogadishu cost him dearly. According to local police, the deputy governor of Lower Shebell region in the south of the country lost an arm and a leg after a bomb exploded in his car on Monday (10.02.2014). A second car bomb exploded later injuring four people.

A Unified State of Somalia Debated at Chatham House

A Unified State of Somalia Debated at Chatham House

Mohamud M Uluso - As one of the rare opportunities, eighteen days before the International Conference on Somalia held in London on May 7, 2013, Chatham House, a British Think Tank on International Affairs, invited Somali intellectuals for consultation on building Somalia’s unified state necessary for constructive engagement with the international community. At the conclusion of the consultation, Chatham House issued a summary report titled, “Somalia’s future: Building a unified regional state.”

Somalia: Commentary on the new Cabinet

Somalia: Commentary on the new Cabinet

Mohamud M Uluso - From the beginning, the daily leaks about the selection process of the new Cabinet (Council of Ministers) of Somalia headed by Prime Minister (PM) Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed have baffled both Somalis and foreign observers of the Somali politics.

Clan federalism: Poison injected in the Somali mind

Clan federalism: Poison injected in the Somali mind

Mohamud M Uluso - The mounting evidence of the disastrous consequences of clan based federalism (secession)- a degenerative disease- did not convince the United Nations Mission for Somalia (UNSOM) and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) not to continue to spread the disease.

Can Somalia pick up the pieces?

Can Somalia pick up the pieces?

Mohamed Africa - Somalia’s Federal Parliament approved overwhelmingly the new Prime Minister on Saturday, marking the beginning of the latest attempt to pick up the pieces.

UNSOM steers Somalia into political abyss

UNSOM steers Somalia into political abyss

On December 2, the UN Secretary General (UNSG) submitted a second three-month report on Somalia to the UN Security Council (UNSC) since the establishment of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) on June 3rd in accordance with resolution 2102 (2013).

Britain fired up over khat popularity

Britain fired up over khat popularity

Andrew Connelly - London - British government looking to ban the stimulant, but many migrants say khat is part of their culture.