Interviews

I’ll tell you about the shifting desert around Djibouti–Abdourahman Waberi

Matthew Beaumont, a scholar of English literature at UCL, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Geeska about his groundb

“We, as Somalis, are often told to be wary of anything outside of our norm,” says British-Somali author Nadifa Mohamed in an interview with Geeska. Novels taught her to value “radical honesty”  

Professor Minawi speaks to Geeska about the history of Ottoman empire, its role in Africa, and why it’s important to understand its role in

Somali scholar and senator, Abdi Ismail Samatar, says the new constitution could be a fatal step backward for the country.   

Dr. Matthew Gordon speaks to Geeska about how Somaliland has transformed since the "republic" was declared and the dangers centralization poses to peace across the territory. 

Professor Jörg Matthias Determann speaks to Geeska about a new book he co-edited on Islamic theology and extraterrestrial life.   

 Somali scholar and critic Ali Mumim Ahad speaks to Geeska about Somali poetry, the responsibility of Somali intellectuals and Somali history   

South Africa’s decision to take Israel to the ICJ on charges of genocide could cost his country, says former South African ambassador and anti-apartheid activist Ebrahim Rasool, but is an act of “enormous integrity”