Opinions
Insightful commentary and personal perspectives on current events, politics, society, and culture. This category features thought-provoking articles from writers, experts, and community voices offering analysis, critique, and reflection.
When a region falls under the dominion of pen lords rather than war lords, the nature of power shifts from the visible violence of the battlefield to the subtler, yet equally corrosive, violence of the mind. War lords command through the immediate terror of armed force, leaving in their wake scorched earth, broken bodies, and
By. Abdirezak Sahane Elmi – Author, Regional Political Analyst & Former Ethiopian Government Official Executive Summary This investigative report exposes a dangerous and ongoing project aimed at destabilizing the Federal Member State of Jubaland, a crucial security buffer in southern Somalia. The plan, hatched in Cairo and implemented through Mogadishu’s highest political and intelligence circles,
By Abdirashid Ali Shua The recent decision by the Prosperity Party’s Central Committee to withdraw the controversial administrative restructuring of the Somali Region has stirred heated debate. While Dr. Abdiwasac spoke truthfully in criticizing the lack of planning and resources behind the move, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed advised regional leaders to reverse course, I
By: Chella Gemachu The Prosperity Party is on the brink of losing what could amount to more than ten million supporters due to a highly controversial and divisive restructuring decision initiated by Somali Regional State President Mustafe Omar. This recent move has ignited outrage, deepened inter-regional tensions, and shattered the trust of communities that were
By. Kayre Mohamed A renowned scholar and author. Date: August 4, 2025 In a disturbing display of political manipulation, the Somali Regional State (SRS) government, under the leadership of President Mustafe Mohammed Omar, reportedly orchestrated a gathering in Jigjiga on August 4, 2025. This event, according to credible sources, involved individuals posing as traditional elders
Mr. President, let’s not sugarcoat this. What you did this past week is deeply disappointing and frankly, dangerous. In the middle of the most important session of the year, a moment meant for public accountability and budget scrutiny, you blindsided the parliament and the public with a rushed, unplanned, and confusing announcement of new districts
The photo taken from the twitter (Introduction. Ethiopia’s political landscape is characterized by a profound divide rooted in divergent perceptions of the Ethiopian state and its identity. This political divide mainly manifests in polarized narratives, competing identities, and contending governance models and remains a central challenge, shaping conflicts, policies, and aspirations in Ethiopia. Additionally, elites
By. Mohamed Farah A troubling political pattern has taken hold in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia: leaders who have spent years in power with little to show for it suddenly rebrand themselves as fierce Somali nationalists, only when their tenure is about to end. This last-minute patriotism is not rooted in principle, but in
The Somali Region of Ethiopia is witnessing a wave of sustained peaceful demonstrations both inside the region and among the diaspora abroad. Citizens are collectively demanding genuine political change and the removal of the current regional administration, led by President Mustafe Muhumed. For the past six years, the administration has failed to provide essential public
The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) issues this strong condemnation of the Somali Regional State’s recent announcement regarding administrative restructuring plan that includes changes affecting the city of Moyale. While we recognize the importance of local governance, any adjustments to administrative boundaries must respect constitutional procedures and the outcomes of previous agreements, such as the 2004