Abdirashid FidowReflections on Somalia’s political curse!In the complex political landscape of Somalia, recent events such as constitutional amendments, acts of treason by Somaliland and Puntland…Apr 23Apr 23
Abdirashid FidowThe Governance Crisis in Somalia and Its Implications for Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) and Somalia.Mar 17Mar 17
Abdirashid FidowThe Recent Zoope Attack and Hayat Hotel Attack proved again Somalia’s fragile security…In May 2022, Somalia elected its tenth President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. However, his government, much like his predecessor’s, has once…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Abdirashid FidowA new Somali-Ethiopia relationship — an experiment or major shift in politicsHE President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmaajo) promised a sharp break from his predecessor, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. However…Dec 12, 2022Dec 12, 2022
Abdirashid FidowWhy Somalia is a victim of the Gulf Crisis fatigue?Somalia is going through one of the most turbulent periods in its conflict-riddled history, having experienced ferocious civil war, drought…Nov 25, 2022Nov 25, 2022
Abdirashid FidowSomaliland falls into the moral abyss on the Forced Eviction of innocent people!One of the most pronounced Somali traits is our selective political amnesia. Many Somaliland leaders seem to have forgotten where…Oct 3, 2021Oct 3, 2021
Abdirashid FidowSomalia is limping politically but to where?When you consider Somali politics, sometimes I wonder and reflect on how the early years of the current Somali government in 2004 were…Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020
Abdirashid FidowDialogue, yes. But road to where?It appears President Mohamed Abdullahi (Farmaajo) is willing and sincere about unity across Somalia having met the Somaliland delegation in…Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
Abdirashid FidowBook Review: The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon.In this remarkable book, Frantz Fanon analyses the effects of colonialism on societies by examining the process of decolonisation and…Jun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
Abdirashid FidowSomalia Faces A Moment Of TruthThere are many explanations for Somalia’s prolonged problems, many associated with its unique situation over the last 30 years. Somalia…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020