Opinion

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.

Hassan Sheikh is misusing and repeating Somalia’s history of conflict and trauma with Ethiopia to smuggle through major constitutional changes.  

International organisations, news houses and corrupt governments are not helping us find sustainable solutions to food insecurity  

In the 1950s, Egyptian broadcasts encouraged Somalis to unite against imperialism – but their rhetoric also deepened political divides.   

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.   

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s attempt to change Somalia’s constitution threatens to undo some of his landmark achievements and are facing serious backlash

Omar Artan’s presence at the tournament and his performances show that Somali football is on the right track  

Turkiye’s pact with Somalia is a continuation of its cooperation with Mogadishu but is overshadowed by increased tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.  

The circulation of fake news makes it difficult to discern battlefield dynamics; the total blackouts hamper attempts to connect with endangered loved ones.