What The Economist Got Wrong on Somalia
While some declare Somalia's state-building "in tatters," the reality on the ground reveals a nation steadily advancing through self-driven progress in education, finance, and civic life.
Culture
A New State Emerges: The Rise of SSC/Khatumo and Somalia’s Future Unity
The creation of SSC/Khatumo marks a major step toward local self-rule in Somalia, challenging Somaliland’s claims and emphasizing citizen-driven federalism over colonial borders.
Somalia’s Political Season Kicks Off, With Familiar Discord
Somalia’s election season has begun, and with it, familiar tensions over process and power. A planned national dialogue may offer a way forward.
Somalia at a Crossroads: Reconciliation Towards Universal Suffrage
As federal tensions rise and elections loom, Somalia stands at a critical political crossroads. The choices made now will shape the nation’s future.
A Line Drawn in Las Anod: Somalia’s Unity Takes a Decisive Turn
Prime Minister Barre's visit to the transitional state of SSC-Khatumo marks a quiet but historic pivot in the country’s prolonged struggle to restore national unity.
President’s Call for Dialogue Tests Somalia’s Fragile Progress
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Eid al-Fitr message came with more than the customary goodwill—it carried an open invitation to his political rivals and national leaders to engage in dialogue.
Why VOA Must Stay Open in a World of Propaganda and Conflict
VOA Somali did more than just broadcast news—it offered context, analysis, and a platform for alternative voices in fragile regions.