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.
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
Tempted more than ten times, I find myself on the verge of offering my opinion on the controversial restructuring of new districts, zones, and councils. Yet, each time my pen approaches the page, it recoils—not from fear, but from the knowledge that truth, however noble, is a double-edged blade. This moment is not just about
By Mohamed Ali In what appears to be a deliberate act of provocation, Somali Regional President Mustafe Omar, in collaboration with Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, is spearheading a dangerous political strategy that threatens the fragile peace and federal unity in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s official declaration that the government will begin
By Abdi Abakor, Political Analyst The Horn of Africa faces an existential threat—not from an external power, but from within its borders. That threat is Isaias Afwerki, President of Eritrea. For over three decades, Isaias has ruled Eritrea with absolute impunity, dismantling the state from within. But more dangerously, he has now turned his full