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Mamdani: Political Verb And Adjective - OpEd
If a verb is the pulse that drives language into action and an adjective is the brush that paints language for better understanding, Zohran Mamdani—the mayor elect of New York City—activates and describes the character, brilliance, and moral courage of Millennials and Gen-Z. And this fact makes Mamdani the number one target of the powerful Zionist network that sustain Israel and shield her with propaganda facelift and absolute impunity.
Peace And Greater Israel: All Roads Lead To Turkey - OpEd
In the past few days, as we watched hundreds of trucks carrying food and medicine roll into Gaza as the first phase of a US-led peace deal, it was too difficult to restrain oneself and avoid telling jubilant Gazans that the whole thing was a sham deal for optics. Despite the hostage exchange, deal-breaker points such as Hamas total disarmament, cleansing Palestinians of Gaza out of their homeland, and establishing an Israel-endorsed governing authority remain in contention.
Peace And Greater Israel: All Roads Lead To Turkey – OpEd
In the past few days, as we watched hundreds of trucks carrying food and medicine roll into Gaza as the first phase of a US-led peace deal, it was too difficult to restrain oneself and avoid telling jubilant Gazans that the whole thing was a sham deal for optics. Despite the hostage exchange, deal-breaker points such as Hamas total disarmament, cleansing Palestinians of Gaza out of their homeland, and establishing an Israel-endorsed governing authority remain in contention.
Netanyahu Seeks More Time To Finish Crushing Hama’s “Terror Machine”
… Denies Genocide Accusation Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN Friday denied accusations of “genocide” in Gaza and using “starvation” as a tactic, insisting Israel was actually feeding the people of the devastated Palestinian territory. “Those who peddle the blood libels of genocide against Israel are no better than those who peddled the blood libels against Jews in the Middle Ages,” Netanyahu said.
Itasa Community Protest: Mining Coy Says Demands Unrealistic
By Martha Agas A mining company, Architype Industries Nigeria Ltd. has described the demands of the Itasa community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, as unrealistic and outside the scope of its Community Development Agreement (CDA). The Managing Director of the company, Adeniran Ajibade, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the company was not opposed to a review of its CDA as requested by the community.
Kaduna By-Election: Be Fair To All Political Parties, ADC Chieftain, Abosede Tells INEC
. . . Urges Security Agencies To Be Neutral A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mrs Abosede Rahila Adamu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the forthcoming by-elections in Kaduna state to be free, fair and credible.
Mining Marshals Shut Down Illegal Quarry in Kuje
By Martha Agas The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal quarry site operating within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Commander, ACC Attah Onoja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the site was shut down on Aug. 31, and 13 suspects have been apprehended.
Revisiting Nigeria’s Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) Of The 1980s, By Kassim Muhammad Ibrahim
The 1980s were a turbulent time for Nigeria, marked by significant economic downturns, falling oil prices, and mounting debt. In response, Nigeria, like many other developing countries, implemented the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP), a set of economic policies introduced under the guidance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Somalia Between Red Sea And ‘GERD’ Faultline, By Abukar Arman
I don’t know who coined the phrase ‘a pessimist is an experienced optimist,’ but I find some comfort in it when analyzing current and the foreseeable future of Somalia. The fourth-year political fever is running high once again.
Somalia Between Red Sea And ‘GERD’ Faultline - OpEd
I don’t know who coined the phrase ‘a pessimist is an experienced optimist,’ but I find some comfort in it when analyzing current and the foreseeable future of Somalia. The fourth-year political fever is running high once again.
ISIS In Somalia: Fact Or Fiction? - OpEd
In the past few years, Somalis in the federal state of Puntland have been living under a ruthless terrorism campaign. The perpetrators periodically attacked soft targets, government facilities, assassinated societal elites, and business owners who were not forthcoming in paying extortion money. While these kinds of terrorism acts are not unique to Puntland, the official narrative attributing these terrorist attacks solely to ISIS-Somalia.
A New Syria By Union Of Clashing Interests - OpEd
Like many people around the world, I rejoiced with the liberated Syrian people when the tyrannical dynasty of a father and son that oppressed them for more than half a century finally came to an end. There is no doubt that the revolutionary lightning that struck Syria and brought down the regime with speed of light would have enormous geopolitical implications and perhaps regional rippling effect. No one can deny the historic significance of December 8.
Somalia’s survival depends on fundamental governance reform
The ongoing violence and instability in Somalia are symptoms of a broken government system marked by corruption and a lack of accountability. Without radical reform, Somalia will be stuck in a cycle of bloodshed. Somalia’s ongoing violence and instability are the direct result of deep-rooted governance failures that have crippled the nation’s ability to protect its citizens and ensure lasting peace.
Can Somalia Regain Its Sovereignty?
Whilst the memorandum between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa has brought issues around Somalia’s sovereignty back into the spotlight, addressing the sovereignty-deficit is an old problem. Somalis find themselves in a race against time as Turkiye’s abortive attempts to broker a deal between Somalia and Ethiopia stall. Meanwhile, the likelihood of Addis Ababa advancing its memorandum with Somaliland grows, posing a potential threat to the unity of the country.
Can Somalia regain its sovereignty?
Whilst the memorandum between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa has brought issues around Somalia’s sovereignty back into the spotlight, addressing the sovereignty-deficit is an old problem. Somalis find themselves in a race against time as Turkiye’s abortive attempts to broker a deal between Somalia and Ethiopia stall. Meanwhile, the likelihood of Addis Ababa advancing its memorandum with Somaliland grows, posing a potential threat to the unity of the country.
Protests in Nigeria: a warning before “things fall apart"
Protesters in Nigeria have issued a clear warning to the Bola Tinubu administration, urging it to address their concerns over rising living costs. It would be prudent for him to take these grievances seriously or risk further unrest.
Can a refugee camp become home?
How does a refugee camp, a transient place between A and B, become a home? Kakuma shows us how. The movement of people from their homes is not a modern phenomenon. Historically, individuals were forced to leave due to wars, persecution, environmental disasters, ethnic conflicts, and other push factors.
What caused the Somali civil war?
The Somali civil war, which started in the 1990s, has given birth to varied scholarly arguments about what caused it. Hassan Mudane surveys some of the literature. The Somali civil war was a brutal ordeal, causing state collapse, a huge outflow of refugees, significant loss of life, widespread damage to infrastructure, famine and multiple abortive attempts by foreign powers to reinstate and rebuild the government in Mogadishu.
Our natural desire to be desired in the face of today's hyper-individualism
A viral track from Ethiopian artist Abdu Kiar’s latest album features a verse that says, “እንደነ እንትና አልኖርም እንደነ እገሌ፥ በራሴ ነው ምኖረው ልክ እንዳመሌ።”. The rough translation is: “I live my life on my own terms, guided by my own temperament, but not like others.” This verse captures a spirit emerging in contemporary Ethiopian culture that might be referred to as hyper-individualism.
Assassination of Haniyeh and the 'Samson Option' - The Geopolitics
Consistent with its patented contempt of the international rule of law, Israel continues business as usual. Though it is accused of carrying out genocide in Gaza and the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, there is no sign indicating that Israel will slow down its genocidal and suicidal mission.
Assassination Of Haniyeh And The ‘Samson Option’ - OpEd
Consistent with its patented contempt of the international rule of law, Israel continues business as usual. Though it is accused of carrying out genocide in Gaza and the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, there is no sign indicating that Israel will slow down its genocidal and suicidal mission.
Assassination of Haniyeh and the ‘Samson Option’
Consistent with its patented contempt of the international rule of law, Israel continues business as usual. Though it is accused of carrying out genocide in Gaza and the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, there is no sign indicating that Israel will slow down its genocidal and suicidal mission.
What is the IMF’s plan for reviving the Somali shilling?
Somalia’s attempt to revive the Shilling might help address the economy’s dollarisation, but the terms of its revival with IMF and World Bank support come with their own risks. Since the collapse of the central government in 1991 and the subsequent loss of confidence in the local currency, the Shilling, which is now printed by companies and individuals in arbitrary denominations, the phenomenon of dollarisation has prevailed in Somalia.
Geopolitics Of Ethiopia’s Red Sea Seaport Fiasco
Ever since Ethiopia and semi-autonomous region of Somaliland signed a controversial memorandum of understanding that ignited flames of outrage among Somali nationalists everywhere, it instantly attracted various international media attention. Though the full content of the MoU is yet to be made public, the gist of it is to grant Ethiopia exclusive 20 kilometers for naval and commercial ports in the Red Sea. We know this from statements made by the two actors.
A New Partnership Or ‘Our Man in Africa’?
In politics, particularly in international relations, the most crucial elements of agreements are often those that remain unspoken or unwritten. The agreement that secured Kenya’s status as a Major Non-NATO Ally amidst growing anti-Western sentiments across Africa and geopolitical strategic restructuring in many parts of the world is no different.
Exodus To Zionistan: Willfully Or Woefully
If you grant a man unchecked power you will in due course discover his true character. And if you grant him absolute impunity, he will gladly showcase the most evil aspect of his values. Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been granted both unchecked power and absolute impunity and its current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has become the dreadful personification of that hypothetical man.
A New Partnership Or ‘Our Man In Africa’? - OpEd
In politics, particularly in international relations, the most crucial elements of agreements are often those that remain unspoken or unwritten. The agreement that secured Kenya’s status as a Major Non-NATO Ally amidst growing anti-Western sentiments across Africa and geopolitical strategic restructuring in many parts of the world is no different.
Exodus To Zionistan: Willfully Or Woefully, By Abukar Arman
If you grant a man unchecked power you will in due course discover his true character. And if you grant him absolute impunity, he will gladly showcase the most evil aspect of his values. Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been granted both unchecked power and absolute impunity and its current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has become the dreadful personification of that hypothetical man.
EurAsiaReview.com: Geopolitics Of Ethiopia’s Red Sea Seaport Fiasco - OpEd
Ever since Ethiopia and semi-autonomous region of Somaliland signed a controversial memorandum of understanding that ignited flames of outrage among Somali nationalists everywhere, it instantly attracted various international media attention. Though the full content of the MoU is yet to be made public, the gist of it is to grant Ethiopia exclusive 20 kilometers for naval and commercial ports in the Red Sea. We know this from statements made by the two actors.
Geopolitics Of Ethiopia’s Red Sea Seaport Fiasco - OpEd
Ever since Ethiopia and semi-autonomous region of Somaliland signed a controversial memorandum of understanding that ignited flames of outrage among Somali nationalists everywhere, it instantly attracted various international media attention. Though the full content of the MoU is yet to be made public, the gist of it is to grant Ethiopia exclusive 20 kilometers for naval and commercial ports in the Red Sea. We know this from statements made by the two actors.
Geopolitical Volatility And The Advent Of Neo-Africanism - Analysis
The world is changing at a rate that is too hard to keep up with. And nowhere is that reality more evident than in Africa. Whether the coups in West Africa and the Sahel region, and the sporadic anti-Western diplomatic mutiny in other parts of the continent, will bring about positive change is yet to be seen. But one thing is almost certain: there will be internal and external pushback against the movement to de-Westernize Africa; especially at its infancy.
A Yellow Nail in the Zionism Coffin
Lest we have forgotten, life is a precious gift. And among the living, human life is the most precious. That precious gift cannot be sustained without peace. And peace stands on four values: truth, justice, compassion, and empathy. Excessive deprivation or selective application of these values due to race, faith, politics, or exploitation leads to cynicism and ultimately violent resistance. History is full of haunting experiences and unlearned lessons.
Al-Assad -Xi Jinping: Confronting Turkestan Islamic Party and its relations with ISIS
Perhaps after deep thought on my part about the other hidden reasons, in addition to the declared ones, about the reasons for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's visit to China at this precise and sensitive time, I realized that the issue of the "Chinese terrorist Turkistan Islamic Party" and its extensions in Syria and its work with the terrorist organization ISIS The Chinese authorities asked their Syrian counterpart to hand over Uyghur fighters to them and count their numbers.
Bad Strategies Boost Al-Shabab
There is not much left to debate on the dangerous aspect of al-Shabab’s demonic doctrine that proclaims Islamic values and functions as mindless terrorists or bloodthirsty hoodlums, at best. At its core, al-Shabab is what it is. However, in recent years it has been transforming away from its original monolithic nature. Aside from becoming decentralized franchises with mercenary style function, it has infiltrated the Somali government, intelligence, and the traditional clan structure.
Bad Strategies Boost Al-Shabab - OpEd
There is not much left to debate on the dangerous aspect of al-Shabab’s demonic doctrine that proclaims Islamic values and functions as mindless terrorists or bloodthirsty hoodlums, at best. At its core, al-Shabab is what it is. However, in recent years it has been transforming away from its original monolithic nature. Aside from becoming decentralized franchises with mercenary style function, it has infiltrated the Somali government, intelligence, and the traditional clan structure.
Geopolitical Volatility and the Advent of Neo-Africanism, By Abukar Arman
The world is changing at a rate that is too hard to keep up with. And nowhere is that reality more evident than in Africa. Whether the coups in West Africa and the Sahel region, and the sporadic anti-Western diplomatic mutiny in other parts of the continent, will bring about positive change is yet to be seen. But one thing is almost certain: there will be internal and external pushback against the movement to de-Westernize Africa; especially at its infancy.
Geopolitical Volatility And The Advent Of Neo-Africanism - Analysis
The world is changing at a rate that is too hard to keep up with. And nowhere is that reality more evident than in Africa. Whether the coups in West Africa and the Sahel region, and the sporadic anti-Western diplomatic mutiny in other parts of the continent, will bring about positive change is yet to be seen. But one thing is almost certain: there will be internal and external pushback against the movement to de-Westernize Africa; especially at its infancy.
UAE: Raving at the Horn’s geopolitical graveyard
Among the foreign actors and within the too many moving political parts in Somalia, four deserve more scrutiny in the next three years, when the presidential election is scheduled to take place. They are US, UAE, UK, and Qatar. It was only six years ago, that the US, UK, and UAE were partners in the de-Turkification of Somalia strategy that ultimately failed.
UAE: Raving at the Horn’s Geopolitical Graveyard
Among the foreign actors and within the too many moving political parts in Somalia, four deserve more scrutiny in the next three years, when the presidential election is scheduled to take place. They are US, UAE, UK, and Qatar. It was only six years ago, that the US, UK, and UAE were partners in the de-Turkification of Somalia strategy that ultimately failed.
Can Turkiye’s Election Inspire Harmony?
Before delving deeply into what The Economist magazine called ‘The Most Important Election of 2023’ in support of the opposition, allow me to digress a little with this observed disclosure: though party names and opposition coalition does not indicate, I believe Turkiye’s election is ultimately between Erdoganites and Gulenites. Therefore, I would refrain from investing much analytical energy in the various parties on the ballot.
Can Turkey’s Election Inspire Harmony? - OpEd
Before delving deeply into what The Economist magazine called ‘The Most Important Election of 2023’ in support of the opposition, allow me to digress a little with this observed disclosure: though party names and opposition coalition does not indicate, I believe Turkiye’s election is ultimately between Erdoganites and Gulenites. Therefore, I would refrain from investing much analytical energy in the various parties on the ballot.
China And US Policies In Middle East And Beyond - OpEd
The United Stated of America remains the most dominant country in the world — economically, militarily, politically, and culturally. In that unique role, America has played a mostly positive role on the world stage. Especially, when compared to the Marxist and Fascist regimes that emerged in the past decades to challenge the ideals it promoted- democracy, freedom, and free market.
The Cracked Soil Of Somaliland - OpEd
In the last three decades, the one thing that no unionist, cynic, or a foe could deny is that Somaliland (legally northwest of Somalia) has been a haven of peace in relation to the rest of Somalia. Though over the years a small number of analysts—this one included—have questioned the viability of the Somaliland secession aspirations and its legal merit under the international law, most of them never questioned the moral argument.
2023: Looming Endgame for Ukraine and NATO
Since February 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine, likelihood of a nuclear war became a looming threat that is hard to ignore. So, it is in our collective best interest—leaders, thinkers, activists, and other influencers—to actively engage and contribute toward the defusal or prevention of such a threat. And this will require certain level of honesty and independent thinking that are currently in short supply.
2023: Looming Endgame For Ukraine And NATO - OpEd
Since February 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine, likelihood of a nuclear war became a looming threat that is hard to ignore. So, it is in our collective best interest—leaders, thinkers, activists, and other influencers—to actively engage and contribute toward the defusal or prevention of such a threat. And this will require certain level of honesty and independent thinking that are currently in short supply.
Somalia's Vigilante To Eradicate al-Shabaab
Uncategorized by | on December 8th, 2022 | 0 comments In a country that is never short of hot button issues, lately the Ma’wisley issue has been stirring the strongest emotions and widely broadening the political division among the Somali people since 1991. Within the past few months, al-Shabaab has committed bold terrorist attacks utilizing explosives and targeted massacres in Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and South West federal states.
Somalia’s Vigilante To Eradicate Al-Shabaab - OpEd
In a country that is never short of hot button issues, lately the Ma’wisley issue has been stirring the strongest emotions and widely broadening the political division among the Somali people since 1991. Within the past few months, al-Shabaab has committed bold terrorist attacks utilizing explosives and targeted massacres in Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and South West federal states. All these Somalia federal states happen to share border(s) with Ethiopia.
Somalia's Vigilante to Eradicate al-Shabaab - The Geopolitics
In a country that is never short of hot button issues, lately the Ma’wisley issue has been stirring the strongest emotions and widely broadening the political division among the Somali people since 1991. Within the past few months, al-Shabaab has committed bold terrorist attacks utilizing explosives and targeted massacres in Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and South West federal states. All these Somalia federal states happen to share border(s) with Ethiopia.
King Charles III Is A Muslim Imposter?
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom now has its first King since George VI more than seven decades ago. Saturday September 10, 2022 is recorded in history as the day Prince Charles was proclaimed as King Charles III.
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Politics Propelling Conversion of King Charles III With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom now has its first King since George VI more than seven decades ago. Saturday September 10, 2022 is recorded in history as the day Prince Charles was proclaimed as King Charles III.
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