News Features Editorial: Illegal Sale of Government Land Is an Indication of Abuse of Power, Corruption and Greed. Jan 7, 2025Recently prominent opposition figures among them a former President and a former Prime Minister condemned the sale of government land to anyone with a bag of money, terming such actions…
News Features Banaadir’s Youth: The Untapped Power Behind Somalia’s Future Dec 30, 2024Mogadishu, Somalia — December 30, 2024, A new study from the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) has shed light on an often-overlooked truth: Banaadir’s youth are not just the…
News Features Somalia on the Brink: Report Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Political Collapse Dec 25, 2024MOGADISHU— A scathing new report from the Heritage Institute warns that Somalia’s fragile federal system is at risk of unraveling due to escalating political divisions, entrenched corruption, and faltering efforts to…
News Features Djibouti Introduces “Xeer Ciise” to National Curriculum Dec 19, 2024By Aisha Elmi in Mogadishu DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti—Djibouti is taking a bold new step in safeguarding and promoting its cultural identity by introducing “Xeer Ciise” into the national education curriculum.…
Features 15 Diplomatic Factors Shaping the Tensions Between Somalia and Ethiopia Sep 15, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Navigating the diplomatic complexities between Somalia and Ethiopia is like balancing on a tightrope, where allies, adversaries, and interests converge in intricate ways. These 15 facts highlight key regional and…
Features Two Years In: Can Prime Minister Hamza Barre Deliver on Somalia’s Future? Aug 14, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-As Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s government crosses the two-year mark, it is crucial to assess the administration’s progress, the obstacles it has encountered, and the future trajectory of its…
Features Arms, Clans, and Chaos: Somalia’s High-Stakes Battle to Reclaim Control after the Embargo Aug 5, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The recent incident in Abudwak, a town located in central Somalia, has highlighted significant challenges in the country’s arms regulation and control. A convoy transporting weapons, escorted by The National Intelligence…
Features Somalia’s Democratic Dream: The Rocky Road to Direct Elections by 2026 Jul 27, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-In the evolving political landscape of Somalia, the ambition to transition towards direct elections by 2026 marks a significant milestone. However, this goal is fraught with challenges that demand an…
Features Somalia’s 5% Sales Tax Crisis: A Misstep towards Economic Turmoil Jul 20, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The imposition of a 5% sales tax by the Somali government on all goods and services introduces significant challenges for a population already grappling with high living costs and inflation.…
Features Balancing Acts : Somalia’s Dual Strategy on Al-Shabab Talks Jul 16, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The recent declarations by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concerning prospective negotiations with the militant group Al-Shabaab have ignited a critical discourse. During his visit to Oslo, Norway, President Mohamud…