Opinion OPINION – Diplomacy’s triumph over terrorism: Lessons from Somalia Mar 3, 2024Istanbul(Mogadishu24)-In the persistent pursuit of a global antidote to terrorism, Somalia emerges as a compelling case study, underscoring the indispensable role diplomacy can play in not just countering but precluding…
Opinion It is high time the AU takes a firm stance against Ethiopia’s aggressions Feb 10, 2024On January 23, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke to Al Jazeera and warned that Ethiopia should not attempt to fulfil a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) it signed with the breakaway…
Opinion Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict Jan 31, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Purportedly, this agreement grants…
Opinion Humanitarian partners seek US$1.6 billion to assist 5.2 million people in Somalia in 2024 Jan 31, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The United Nations in Somalia, Humanitarian Partners together with the Federal Government of Somalia and State Governments released 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), which seeks US$1.6 billion to…
Opinion Somalia welcomes the new Deputy UN envoy for the country Jan 28, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Somali Government on Sunday welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.…
Opinion COUNTERING THE DANGEROUS IDEOLOGY OF PM ABIY AHMED Jan 22, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia shattered the hope for peace and prosperity for the people in the Horn of Africa. After being renowned as a peacemaker and a winner…
Opinion ASSESSING WHAT ETHIOPIA GIVES THE COURAGE TO SIGN AN ILLEGAL MOU WITH SOMALILAND? Jan 13, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-This article examines Ethiopia’s potential motivations for signing the recent illegal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the self-declared administration of Somaliland, as well as realistic policy options for the Federal…
Opinion ABIY AHMED’S MOU WITH MUSE BIHI THREATENS HORN OF AFRICA STABILITY Jan 10, 2024Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s first Prime Minister of Oromo descent in 2018. His efforts to resolve the border conflict with Eritrea earned him the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Moreover, his…
Opinion Women Peace Builders in Somalia: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Resilience Jul 17, 2023Somalia has long been plagued by conflict, instability, and suffering. Years of civil war, extremist violence, and political unrest have taken a toll on the nation, resulting in displacement, poverty,…