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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Rising xenophobia against Somalis in Kenya

Rising xenophobia against Somalis in Kenya

Catherine Wambua-Soi - Twenty-one victims from Sunday’s explosion of a minibus in Nairobi’s Somali-dominated Eastleigh suburb popularly known as “little Mogadishu” are still recuperating at the country’s main hospital, Kenyatta national hospital.

Private soldiers: Bullets for hire

Private soldiers: Bullets for hire

The Economist - The business of private armies is not only growing, but changing shape

Little Hope for an End to Ogaden Conflict

Little Hope for an End to Ogaden Conflict

Addis Ababa (KON) - Many were hoping that recent peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Ogaden rebels would signal an end to the gruelling 18-year-old conflict. The latest round of talks, however, dashed all dreams of peace between the two sides.

Somalia’s Taboo Breaker First Woman Foreign Minister

Somalia’s Taboo Breaker First Woman Foreign Minister

By Bashir Goth - No matter what one thinks, or in what color one tries to see the appointment of Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam as the first woman Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Somalia and indeed in the Horn of Africa and the Arab World.

The CIA in Africa and Somalia: A Strategic Analysis

The CIA in Africa and Somalia: A Strategic Analysis

John Foster Dulles - The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.

Somalia: Implementation of the “New Deal” scuttled

Somalia: Implementation of the “New Deal” scuttled

Mr. Mohamud M Uluso - Somalia adopted a UN drafted Provisional Constitution, formed new national parliament representing the entire population of the country and elected a national leadership for ending 12 years of chaotic transition period and establishing a permanent, representative and accountable government eligible for substantial Official Development Assistance (ODA).

We are ready: Bringing Somalia’s recovery online

We are ready: Bringing Somalia’s recovery online

By Jonathan Kalan - At The Village Restaurant, a popular open-air hangout for Mogadishu's returning diaspora community, a charcoal-powered Italian espresso machine brews Somalia's best cappuccino.

Minneapolis man found guilty of aiding Somalia terrorist group

Minneapolis man found guilty of aiding Somalia terrorist group

Dan Browning - A one-time janitor at a Minneapolis mosque was found guilty Thursday of conspiring to help a terrorist group recruit young Minnesota men for a holy war in their native Somalia.

The Mayor of Mogadishu

The Mayor of Mogadishu

By BY MOHAMED MUBARAK - Mohamoud Ahmed Nur, better known to his constituents as "Tarzan," is on a mission to change the capital of Somalia.

Somalia: Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy

Somalia: Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy

WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that is Somalia, create a sophisticated, highly trained fighting force that could finally defeat the pirates terrorizing the shipping lanes off the Somali coast.

Kenyan army’s outstanding victory over Al Qaeda’s Somali Shabaab. Israeli advisers helped

Kenyan army’s outstanding victory over Al Qaeda’s Somali Shabaab. Israeli advisers helped

The Kenyan army has captured Somalia’s Indian Ocean port of Kismayo, driving Al Qaeda’s Somali franchise Al Shabaab out of its last strategic stronghold, the key to controlling southern Somalia. The small Kenyan army, navy and air force fought to victory Saturday, Sept. 29, after a year-long ground, sea and air offensive.