Scrutiny

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Where does real acknowledgment come from? In the shadowed corners of Somalia's turbulent political landscape, this question takes on a fresh relevance. Amidst whispers of criticism, the cabinet of this nation, often seen as languid and disconnected, has at last tipped its hat to the relentless efforts of Northeastern State in the daunting war against ISIS. Picture this: a determined northeastern Federal State courageously liberating strategic frontlines in the Bari region, with little to no tangible…

Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, gathered with Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, in Berlin from November 5-6, 2024. The photo credits: Hannes P. Albert / picture alliance. Recently, Germany and Somalia unveiled a new agreement, sparking varied reactions and opinions. Historically, similar attempts to repatriate migrants have often faced challenges and shown limited success, as noted by several experts. On November 6, after their meeting in Berlin, Scholz and Mohamud declared their intention to return more…

On September 27, tragic news emerged from Kaduna State, Nigeria, where a military airstrike aimed at combating notorious criminal gangs, widely referred to as bandits, resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries among innocent civilians. This grim incident has been reported by various media outlets, with Human Rights Watch highlighting the humanitarian crisis unfolding. Calls for accountability, unwavering justice, and increased transparency have echoed through the community, yet the echoes seem to fall on deaf…