Opinions
Opinion: From Defiance to Dialogue—Somalia’s Federalism Remains Unfinished
OP-ED: A Federation at a Crossroads: Somalia’s Leap from Standoff to Settlement Somalia is staring down a constitutional and political…
Opinions
Opinion and commentary on Somalia, the Horn of Africa, African affairs, policy, and current events from Axadle contributors.
Opinions
Why Israel Took the Risk—and What We Should Do Next
Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia has jolted Somalia’s public square, igniting protests in the streets, on social…
Opinions
Ilhan Omar should rethink her intensifying feud with Donald Trump
Opinion | Ilhan Omar Must Reassess Her Escalating War of Words with Donald Trump The clash between Rep. Ilhan Omar…
Editorial
Energy, the Critical Gap Stalling Somalia’s Economic Growth
Somalia’s growth is hitting an avoidable ceiling: the price and reliability of electricity. The country’s telecom sector—quietly swapping diesel generators…
Editorial
Somalia’s National Identification Authority Faces Constitutional, Operational, and Legitimacy Hurdles
Somalia’s push to operationalize a National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has ignited a debate that reaches far beyond technical…
East-Africa
How Reconciliation in Erigavo Could Shape Relations between Puntland State iyo North Western State of Somalia
Analysis: In Ceerigaabo, a Local Truce Holds National Promise for North Western State of Somalia and Puntland State At first…
Opinions
Opinion Piece: The Fissures in Somalia’s Political Scene
By Axadle Editorial Board Folks, it’s been a heck of a week in Somalia’s political scene. The Southwest State is…
Opinions
OP-ED: Understanding Abiy Ahmed’s Mind: The Red Sea, The Indian Ocean & Maybe Alaska too
OP-ED: Understanding Abiy Ahmed’s Mind: The Red Sea, The Indian Ocean & Maybe Alaska too If you can comprehend the…
Opinions
OP-ED: Ethiopia’s Perilous Path Threatens Somali Sovereignty and Global Stability
The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over territorial sovereignty are not just a bilateral issue; they portend broader regional…
Opinions
Escalating Tensions in the HoA. New Military Alliances and Ethiopia’s appetite for Conflict
Escalating Tensions in the HoA. New Military Alliances and Ethiopia’s appetite for Conflict The political landscape in the Horn of…
Opinions
OP-ED: Tribal Allegiances and Sports: The Impact on Inter-State Football Games in Somalia
OP-ED: Tribal Allegiances and Sports: The Impact on Inter-State Football Games in Somalia OP-ED– The ongoing inter-state football games in…
