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Editorial: A Posed Image Is Not Somali Unity Editorial- Today marks the opening of a political conference in Mogadishu, uniting leaders from Somalia's Federal Government and the Federal Member States, such as South West, Galmudug, HirShabelle, the Banadir region, and the newly acknowledged SSC-Khaatumo administration. But let's pause here. What does this gathering truly represent? Who's absent, and what can we realistically hope to achieve? To start, the absence of Northeastern State and Jubaland looms large. Northeastern…

Friday, March 7, 2025 By Mohamed Rashid At the Zanzalima Camp for Internally Displaced People, volunteers toil diligently as they unload hefty 50-kilogram sacks of wheat flour, a part of an aid delivery from USAID dated December 17, 2021. This sight, while reassuring, also serves as a quiet testament to a nation grappling with its heavy reliance on foreign aid. Somalia, for decades, has found itself dependent on international assistance, primarily sourced from entities like USAID and myriad donor institutions. Although…

Mogadishu (AX) — Faadumo's journey began when she was just seven. A tragic medical oversight left her partially paralyzed, changing the trajectory of her life forever. Yet, her struggle extends beyond personal physical challenges to battling societal perceptions that deem disability a mark of shame. One of her most profound challenges arose when she discovered love. She found a partner, and their hearts whispered promises of a future together. Yet, societal voices threatened their happiness. "They told him to find…

Ethiopia as a Trustworthy Ally, Opposition Party Declares Location: HARGEISA, Somalia - In a notable endorsement, North Western State of Somalia's opposition group has voiced strong support for Ethiopia's association with the self-governing territory. They highlight how Hargeisa and Addis Ababa have fostered beneficial ties amidst the stormy waters of the Horn of Africa. Mohamed Abdullahi Omar, esteemed member of the Waddani party, relayed to Addis Standard that the faction harbors no reservations…