Editorial

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

Somalia has made international headlines for almost two decades now, first as a state of civil war characterized by clan warfare and humanitarian catastrophe, then as a failed state, and finally as a potential safe haven for Islamic terrorists. Contrary to the assumption about ‘black holes’ and ungoverned spaces voiced by politicians and some academics, the Harmony Project of the Center for Combating Terrorism at West Point has recently shown that the absence of a government in Somalia did not automatically provide…

Egypt's Tactical Maneuvering in Somalia Sparks New Strains with Ethiopia NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt's recent military actions in Somalia, characterized by the deployment of troops and substantial military aid, have notably escalated tensions with Ethiopia. The longstanding feud over the Nile River's water resources, particularly the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), lies at the heart of this discord. This move by Egypt seemingly aims to counterbalance Ethiopia's expanding clout in the Horn of Africa, possibly leveraging…

EDITORIAL |In the intricate labyrinth of Somali politics, both national and local leaders have a hand in the nation's upheavals. A prominent figure in this landscape is Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, the President of Jubaland—a pivotal Federal Member State in southern Somalia. As the end of his tenure approaches, Madobe's absence from the political arena has not gone unnoticed, prompting widespread speculation. Official channels attribute his absence to health issues abroad, but his vanishing act has…

Why we welcome sanctions on ballot spoilers EDITORIAL | The US authorities cracked the remaining whip on ballot spoilers on Wednesday, imposing extra US floor visa restrictions as punishment for rigging the election course of. This step, which we even consider is lengthy overdue, is welcome. Yes, the United States doesn't vote in Somalia and mustn't be seen as interfering. But Americans have…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble recently received an award from across Somalia for raising political figures in elections. . This week, the historic past of the elections has shifted to the House of Representatives, the key body of the bicameral federal parliament, which primarily issues legal advice in Somalia, as well as tax permits. But the consideration of this chamber, also known as the House of the People, is mainly due to the proven fact that the 275 elected members decide who will become…

EDITORIAL One of the hottest stories in Somalia this week is the state of relations between Somalia and Turkey. Ankara has scored many points from politicians and government officials by helping to alleviate Somalia's day-to-day problems. From humanitarian aid to grants to security support, little has been found in Turkey in Somalia that did not go as planned. The story began in August 2011. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then Prime Minister of Turkey, arrived in Mogadishu as Somalia was battling one of the worst droughts in…

EDITORIAL | Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency is a noble organization. But it seems run by those who like to trade evil and impunity. This week, Fahad Yasin, the head of NISA revoked the dismissal orders of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble against two agents who had been implicated in violations against political leaders. Yasin overturned the dismissal, and therefore normalized impunity. The agency also fought against allegations that its top executives organized the disappearance of an agent…

EDITORIAL | Somalia heads for much delayed and eagerly awaited elections this Sunday; having already overcome enormous amounts of challenges. And the credit could go to Somali Prime Minister Hussein Roble, who managed to stabilize the ship that appeared to be sinking earlier in the year. Of course, these arrangements could never have been made if the federal states had chosen to go their way. They deserve credit for having chosen the best interests of the country at a time when the leaders of the federal government were…

Ethiopia reinstates Addis Ababa Standard license ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Federal Media Authority reinstated the publishing license of the Addis Ababa Standard, one of the online newspapers accused of working with "enemies" in order to "discredit" the sovereignty of the nation from the Horn of Africa. Last week, the Addis Ababa Standard disputed the allegations and pledged to "seek justice"…