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Introduction: A Nation Held Hostage by a Single Man’s DelusionThe Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, home to over 12 million people, is currently under the leadership of President Mustafe Omar, a man whose increasingly erratic behavior, vindictive politics, authoritarian tendencies, and obsessive control signal not just failed leadership but the dangerous traits of mental instability.
Introduction The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia remains one of the least developed regions within the country’s ethnic federal system, despite its resource potential, vast land and strategic location. Years of underinvestment and limited infrastructure have left the region trailing behind in key human development indicators. Nevertheless, when it comes to development, participation and consultation
As Somalia’s election season approaches, the political landscape is once again shifting, bringing with it both hope and fears. The air is thick with anticipation, but also with a pervasive concern that the electoral process could be vulnerable to manipulation and undue influence. This sentiment is rooted in a deeply held belief that power often
Introduction As Somalia advances in its statebuilding process, complicated by complex dynamics and competing political agendas, the unity and strategic coherence of Puntland, the SSC-Khaatumo (SSCK), and Maakhir (covering the Sool, Sanaag, Bari, Nugaal, and Mudug communities) remain critically important. Recent political developments, especially regarding the status of the Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn (SSC) regions
The geopolitical dynamics of the Horn of Africa are being reshaped by new alliances, strategic calculations, and competitive interests surrounding natural resources, water politics, and regional influence. In this context, the trilateral relationship involving Villa Somalia (the Presidential Palace of Somalia), Villa Jigjiga (seat of the Somali Regional Government in Ethiopia), and Egypt, particularly regarding
Addis Abeba – The ruling Prosperity Party (PP) today stands not as a movement of accidental convergence but as a calculated alliance forged through political maturity, compromise, and vision. In this equilibrium, two political figures—Adem Farah, Head of the Coordination Center for the Development of Democracy with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President
Death in Custody: The Calculus of Brutality and the Fading Pulse of Justice. Some deaths scream. Others whisper. But the loudest are the ones that justice refuses to hear. In a world where the rhythm of a young man’s heartbeat can disappear behind a prison wall, we are left not only to mourn the life
By: Investigative ContributorEditor’s Note: The following article is based on confidential information shared by a trusted relative of President Mustafe Omar. The source, anonymized as “Farah,” was unaware that the information would reach the public domain. While the details remain unverified, the content sheds light on internal political calculations and clan-based grievances within the Somali
By. Mohamed OmarA well known political activist One of the darkest legacies of European colonialism in Africa is not only what was done by the colonizers—but what was done with the help of Africans themselves. While millions struggled for dignity, land, and liberation, a number of African elites chose a different path: they reported, denounced,