Critics argue Reza Pahlaviโs monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy. Hours before a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Iran on June 24, the son of Iranโs last shah, Reza Pahlavi, held a televised news conference in the French capital, Paris. Dressed in a grey suit and blue…
MOGADISHU โ Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a farewell meeting on Wednesday with Swedenโs outgoing ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Joachim Waern, as the diplomat concluded his tour of duty in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement from the Prime Ministerโs Office, Barre praised Ambassador Waernโs role in strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia…
July 1st: A Historic Union and the Unfinished Dream of Somali Unity Dr. Abdikasim Ali, MHS, PhD Abstract This article reflects on the union of Somaliland and Somalia on July 1, 1960โa symbolic moment that marked the birth of the Somali Republic. While the event inspired hope for pan-Somali unity, it also set in motion…
Hargeisa, June 28, 2025 โ Somaliland President Dr. Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi Cirro departed today for Doha, the capital of Qatar, on an official diplomatic mission following a formal invitation from the Qatari government. This high-level visit is viewed as a significant development in the context of recent calls by Somaliaโs President, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, for…
A Strategic Wake-Up Call: Reviewing How Ethiopia and Al-Shabaab Crippled Western Efforts in Somalia by Major Abdirahman O. Warsame (Jeeniqaar) By Dr. Abdikasim, MLS, PhD Review Date: June 21, 2025 Review:Major Abdirahman O. Warsame (Jeeniqaar)โs How Ethiopia and Al-Shabaab Crippled Western Efforts in Somalia: A Senior Somali Commanderโs Perspective stands out as a significant and…
President Ismail Omar Guelleh led the people of Djibouti in commemorating the nationโs 48th Independence Day on Thursday, June 27, with a patriotic ceremony attended by senior government officials, members of the armed forces, and hundreds of citizens. The event marked nearly five decades since Djibouti declared independence from French colonial rule in 1977. Held…
n a landmark move signaling a bold new era for Somaliaโs future, President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today officially launched the countryโs Century Vision Plan 2060 in the capital, Mogadishu. The plan aims to transform Somalia into a peaceful, unified, and economically thriving middle-income nation by the year 2060. Known as โHiigsiga Qarni-jirka 2060-ka,โ the…
CNNย โย As President Donald Trump weighs whether to join Israelโs strikes on Iran โ including using bunker-busting bombs to target nuclear facilities deep underground โ a discussion is underway among his top officials over how the US can strike those targets without becoming embroiled in a full-scale war, sources familiar with the matter said. For Trump,…
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has rejected the national consultation forum convened by Somaliaโs federal government, calling it a symbolic exercise and instead advocating for a broad-based summit that delivers joint national decisions. The forum comes as Somalia prepares for elections in 2026 and faces increasing pressure to finalize its provisional constitution and transition toward…