Thursday 2 May 2024
Opinion
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Mohamed Kheir Omer
Ethiopia’s triumph over Italy at Adwa is central to its national identity, but many Eritreans who were subjected to Emperor Menelik’s brutal retribution for serving Rome recall the darker side of the story
Ethiopia’s triumph over Italy at Adwa is central to its national identity, but many Eritreans who were subjected to Emperor Menelik’s brutal retribution for serving Rome recall the darker side of the story
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Hamid Khalafallah
Hamid Khalafallah, a Sudanese writer and academic researcher, reflects on the war in Sudan, displacement and its broader impact on the country’s people
Hamid Khalafallah, a Sudanese writer and academic researcher, reflects on the war in Sudan, displacement and its broader impact on the country’s people
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Suhaib Mahmoud
It is a bitter joke that Israeli president Isaac Herzog received a wreath at the genocide memorial in Rwanda while his country is accused of investigating one itself
It is a bitter joke that Israeli president Isaac Herzog received a wreath at the genocide memorial in Rwanda while his country is accused of investigating one itself
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Matthew B. Gordon
Matthew Gordon reflects on what a reductive analogy can tell us about the unfolding catastrophe.You know a geopolitical situation has gotten really out of hand when people start invoking Somalia.
Matthew Gordon reflects on what a reductive analogy can tell us about the unfolding catastrophe.You know a geopolitical situation has gotten really out of hand when people start invoking Somalia.
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Mahamad Hersi
Hassan Sheikh is misusing and repeating Somalia’s history of conflict and trauma with Ethiopia to smuggle through major constitutional changes.
Hassan Sheikh is misusing and repeating Somalia’s history of conflict and trauma with Ethiopia to smuggle through major constitutional changes.
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Suhaib Mahmoud
International organisations, news houses and corrupt governments are not helping us find sustainable solutions to food insecurity
International organisations, news houses and corrupt governments are not helping us find sustainable solutions to food insecurity
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Alex White
In the 1950s, Egyptian broadcasts encouraged Somalis to unite against imperialism – but their rhetoric also deepened political divides.
In the 1950s, Egyptian broadcasts encouraged Somalis to unite against imperialism – but their rhetoric also deepened political divides.
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Sammy Awami
The decision to erect a statute of Nyerere at the AU has divided Tanzanians but also underscores the significance of his legacy as an African leader.
The decision to erect a statute of Nyerere at the AU has divided Tanzanians but also underscores the significance of his legacy as an African leader.
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Anwar Abdifatah Bashir
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s attempt to change Somalia’s constitution threatens to undo some of his landmark achievements and are facing serious backlash
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s attempt to change Somalia’s constitution threatens to undo some of his landmark achievements and are facing serious backlash
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Mohamed Salad
Omar Artan’s presence at the tournament and his performances show that Somali football is on the right track
Omar Artan’s presence at the tournament and his performances show that Somali football is on the right track
