Bridging

The Tragic Irony of Northeastern State and SSC/Khatumo: A Tale of Conflict The ongoing tension between Northeastern State and the SSC/Khatumo region is one of the most poignant ironies in Somali politics. Here, we find two regions, predominantly populated by the same kin, sharing deep-seated ties of blood, culture, and religion, tangled in a web of political and military discord. How did we arrive at this juncture, where neighbors can turn into adversaries, despite their intertwined histories? Cultural Connections To…

Recent growth projections from Africa present an optimistic picture for the continent's digital economy. According to a report commissioned by Mastercard and authored by Genesis Analytics, Africa's digital payments market is anticipated to swell to an impressive $1.5 trillion by 2030. Enthusiastic forecasts even indicate that the digital economy could touch $1 trillion within the next five years. The underlying catalysts for this growth are fascinating: mobile adoption, fintech innovations, a burgeoning e-commerce…

Edward Wadie Said, that illustrious Palestinian-American scholar, quipped once about the complexities of identity — a mosaic of history, culture, and power dynamics. "Identity is never singular," he'd muse. Isn’t it intriguing how a single word can knot up a nation, uproot communities, and foster divisions we've long pretended to absolve? Germany’s Otto von Bismarck might have celebrated realpolitik, yet contemporary narratives in Russia and Ukraine paint a different scene, stirring deep-seated animosities tracing back to…