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Somalia often seems locked in a narrative as turbulent as the Indian Ocean waves that kiss its extensive shores. Yet, hidden beneath this media-fueled chaos lies a story rarely told—one of untapped potential and pivotal strategic importance. Resting as the African nation with the longest stretch of coastline, Somalia’s shores once thrummed with the vibrancy of trade, a busy interchange linking Africa, Asia, and Europe throughout history.

By Axadle Editorial Board Folks, it's been a heck of a week in Somalia’s political scene. The Southwest State is heating up, and tensions are bubbling right under the surface. Everyone's pointing at Ethiopia, but let’s be real; the actual drama is unfolding much closer to home. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud sent a top-tier team to Baidoa—fronted by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and featuring NISA boss Abdullahi Mohamed Ali . Unfortunately, they returned to Mogadishu dragging two hefty political losses that have…

OP-ED: Understanding Abiy Ahmed’s Mind: The Red Sea, The Indian Ocean & Maybe Alaska too If you can comprehend the mindset of patient A, you wouldn’t be concerned about a hypothetical space war. A…

The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over territorial sovereignty are not just a bilateral issue; they portend broader regional and global consequences. The potential aggressive actions by Ethiopia risk destabilizing an already fragile region, setting off a chain reaction that could entangle various non-state actors and disrupt critical global trade routes. Ethiopia's recent MoU to establish a military pact with Somaliland, the self-declared region in Northern Somalia, raises significant legal and ethical…

Escalating Tensions in the HoA. New Military Alliances and Ethiopia’s appetite for Conflict The political landscape in the Horn of Africa is rapidly evolving, with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at…

OP-ED: Tribal Allegiances and Sports: The Impact on Inter-State Football Games in Somalia OP-ED- The ongoing inter-state football games in Somalia have ignited a debate over the nature of the federal…

OP-ED: The Importance of Clear Constitutional Guidelines, for a Bright Future in Somalia The progress of a country is not solely dependent on the goals set by its leaders or the dreams of its people.…

World Environment Day 2024 in Garowe: Reflecting on a City in Need of Tree Planting Efforts World Environment Day, celebrated on June fifth annually, is a reminder of the pressing must defend and protect…

OPINION- On November 18th, the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics joined the continent in celebrating African Statistics Day. National Statistics is a vital component for sound policymaking, providing evidence on improving the lives of citizens, monitoring results, and reporting on development results. Without better and more accessible data, policymakers will find it challenging to address significant economic development problems at both the local and international levels. Consequently, the demand to produce…

The Horn of Africa is a region in Eastern Africa home to the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia. It is also a region that is positioned in such a geographically strategic location, per its proximity to the Middle East oil fields and the Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea trade routes. Historically, these routes attracted the attention of the world powers, including the United States. Because of its strategic location—just south of the Red Sea—foreign powers in the West, the Middle East, and the Far East have…