Opinions

Taking Somalia forward: Key issues President Mohamud's government should focus on

It is now four months and about two weeks since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected into office amid high expectations from Somalis across the divide for a responsive, selfless and productive government.

Opinion: Somalia is potentially a rich country

Despite the fact that Somalia has experienced a variety of situations over the past 31 years, including civil wars, famine, and international terrorism that has established a base there, it is evident that the country has started down the road to recovery state.

Russia Scores Dismally in Oil and Gas Sector in Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh According to the World Bank, Russia holds the world's largest natural gas reserves, the second largest coal reserves, and the eighth largest oil reserves. Over the past years, Russia has expressed heightened interest in exploring and producing oil and gas in Africa. Emboldened…

Somalia's missing power: Citizen trust in government is key to liberating Somalia from its past and shepherding toward prosperity

Somalia is continually facing a host of challenges as it struggles to emerge from years of internal turmoil and misrule. Despite concerted efforts by local and international actors, the country still finds itself in a rut unable to shake off the shackles of its accumulated crises.

Opinion: Without Passport Privilege

"This is the first time I have seen this passport," or "This passport cannot take you anywhere" are some of the comments I received from multiple airport staff during traveling.

Centring Somalia's mobile money ecosystem in global debates

The recent GSMA report puts Africa at the forefront of the mobile money revolution. In 2021, the industry processed over $1 trillion in transactions — 70% of which were in Africa alone. In Somalia, digital payments have transformed our economy. Not least because of the scale of mobile money proliferation.

Mekki ELMOGRABI: U.S. conflict prevention strategy could be a game-changer

The new U.S. conflict prevention strategy mandated by the bipartisan 'Global Fragility Act' is seen by observers as a step in the right direction toward U.S. foreign policy that truly "stops at the water's edge" and serves American interests and international peace and security.

OPINION: Villa Somalia's bizarre statement will not save the rogue AU Envoy

The man who has occupied Villa Somalia remains a peculiar, secluded figure. He has rarely appeared or spoken in public in person. Not much of him has been seen virtually either. Somalis barely know who their president is, what he does, or what his policies and priorities are for over five years. Assessing…

Opinion: Morning Economy

In developing countries, granting full economic freedom to producers in their "morning markets" will put the entire economy on the right track and will eliminate illegal activities inside countries and along the tense borders.

Criticism Highlights Russia's Media Weakness in Africa

In her weekly media briefing July 23, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized United States support for educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. In addition, Zakharova said "the allocation of grants fits into the White House's efforts to promote the idea that there is…