August 2, 2025

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The great political divide in Ethiopia.

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

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A House Divided: Mustafe’s Silent War and the Fall of Ibrahim Osman

The Somali Regional State (SRS) finds itself at a dangerous political crossroads—caught between promises of reform and the realities of elite corruption. Beneath the surface of public speeches and tightly staged party meetings, a quiet but explosive internal war is unfolding at the heart of the Prosperity Party’s regional leadership. What was once a unified

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12 Million People Under the Leadership of a Mentally Unstable Man: The Somali Region of Ethiopia is at Risk

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.

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Navigating Somalia’s Complex Electoral System: Challenges and Paths Forward:

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

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APPEAL FOR FRATERNAL UNITY: ADVOCATING PRINCIPLED POLITICS IN THE NORTHEAST OF SOMALIA TO CEASE POLITICAL SQUABBLES

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

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Strategic Alignments or Destabilization? Villa Somalia, Villa Jigjiga, and Egypt in the Horn of Africa

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

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Silent Ghosts, Loud Paranoia: What haunts Somali region leadership?

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

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