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National NewsKENYA DECIDES: A look at some of the salient issues of interest for Somalia
The stakes are remarkably high in this election which features two dynasties whose world views have remained diametrically opposed. NASA Presidential candidate Raila Odinga (R) and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka making their last pitch...
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OpinionRivalry between security forces a threat to national stability
Somali forces take positions as they exchange fire with their colleagues July 26, 2017 in the city centre, Mogadishu. Photo: Harun Maruf By Dr. Abdirizak Ali Just when you thought Somalia is coming out of...
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FeaturedANALYSIS: 91% of Federal Parliament lawmakers failed to visit constituencies during recess
Majority of the lawmakers failed to appear in their constituencies during the two month recess despite a requirement to that effect. File Photo: Goobjoog News An investigation carried out by Goobjoog News has established...
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OpinionSomalia: If you are not amazed by these 10 factors, then your existence is in question!
Somalia: If you are not amazed by these 10 factors, then your existence is in question! Unpracticed religion Is it not a strange thing that we use everything Islam forbids us to perform while we...
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OpinionWill the Real Farmaajo Please Stand Up?
Author Mohamed Haji Ingiriis addresses the audience at the British Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia, for the book launch of The Mayor of Mogadishu by Andrew Harding on August 20, 2016. UN Photo By Mohamed Haji...
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FeaturedOpinion: Africa and Turkey at the threshold of a lasting partnership
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt ÇAVUŞOĞLU. (Photo by Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) By Mevlüt ÇAVUŞOĞLU Africa is undergoing immense change. The positive transformation is fueled by the hard work, resilience and perseverance of Africans young and...
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OpinionLondon Conference: Security architecture will deal a fatal blow to building a strong Somali army
Newly proposed national security architecture would jeorpardise efforts at building a strong and effective Somali National Army. File Photo: Sonna By Mahad Salad A statement from the conference of leaders of the national federal...
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ElectionsANALYSIS: Declaration of wealth an uphill task but positive move-analysts
PM Hassan Khaire (R) and President Mohamed Farmaajo during a meeting Tuesday with newly appointed cabinet. Photo: Villa Somalia|March 21, 2017 Prime Minister Hassan Khaire’s announcement the new administration starting from the President will declare...
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FeaturedTHE INTERVIEW: Navigating the foreign policy maze for Farmaajo administration
That umbilical cord of dependency must be cut– Abukar President Mohamed Farmaajo addressing the media during a media conference with UN chief Antonnio Guterres in Mogadishu. Foreign policy expert Abukar Arman opines Farmaajo must cut...
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FeaturedANALYSIS:UAE naval base deal with Somaliland a violation of Somali and international law-legal expert
An act relating to the conclusion of a treaty performed by a person who cannot be considered under article 7 as authorized to represent a State for that purpose is without legal effect unless afterwards...