By Prof. Abdinasir Ali Osman As Somalia recently officially marks Somali Youth Day, a poignant commemoration of the pivotal role young citizens played in the nation’s struggle for independence, a stark and deeply unsettling reality casts a long, dark shadow. While politicians offer platitudes and recall the heroic efforts of the past, the overwhelming majority – over 70% – of Somalia’s youthful population, with a median age of just 15, find themselves ensnared in a suffocating web of interconnected crises. This demographic dividend, which should be the nation’s greatest asset, is instead teetering on the brink of becoming its most profound liability. This investigative analysis from the ground in Mogadishu reveals a generation under siege. Entrenched insecurity remains a daily specter, stifling opportunity and breeding perpetual fear. Staggering unemployment, soaring past the 67% mark for youth, fuels desperation and pushes bright minds towards perilous escapes. The escalating and devastating consequences...

Monday May 19, 2025 Ethiopia’s Somali State President Mustafa Mohammed Omer, also known as Cagjar (center), stands alongside officials during a reception in Nairobi on May 18, 2025, marking his official visit to Kenya.  NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Somali State President, Mustafa Mohammed Omar ‘Cagjar’, has urged Somalis living abroad to return home and help rebuild the region, calling on professionals and entrepreneurs in Kenya to invest in local development as the state embraces newfound autonomy and peace. Speaking to hundreds of diaspora members at a reception in Nairobi on Sunday, Mustafa emphasized that the Somali State has entered a new chapter, citing improved stability and expanded self-governance as key achievements under his leadership. “Our region is finally at peace. There is real development happening on the ground,” Mustafa said. “We are no longer facing politically motivated arrests like in the past. I encourage those living abroad to come...

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By Mohamed Abdi If Marshall McLuhan had been alive today, he would have marvelled at the way communication technology has transformed the world and made it a global village. McLuhan (a Canadian) was a media and communication theorist who coined the term “global village”.  He envisioned a world where communication and information could flow freely, unhindered by geographical barriers. He defined a “global village as the interconnectedness of people worldwide through modern technologies, allowing them to share information and experiences. When McLuhan introduced the global village concept in the 1960s, the magnitude and use of the internet was a sort of science fiction. (Back then, only American high military personnel could utilize something resembling the internet, despite its sluggishness and cumbersome usage.) Marshall McLuhan argued that advancements in electronic communication technology would eventually reduce distance and isolation and would connect citizens of the world to feel as if they live in one...

Monday May 19, 2025 Djibouti (HOL) – The Djiboutian government has launched a wide-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees, arresting and deporting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals over violations of residency and work permit regulations. The deportations come amid growing international concern, as many affected had fled worsening security and economic crise in their home countries. Local sources and affected individuals report that hundreds have been detained in recent raids on informal settlements, with plans underway to forcibly return them to countries still grappling with conflict, instability, and repression. Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa, has long been a transit and host country for migrants and refugees fleeing war and hardship, particularly from Yemen, where an ongoing conflict has driven tens of thousands to seek safety across the Red Sea. The country also hosts significant refugees from Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Humanitarian organizations have expressed alarm at the...

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(ERGO) – Maryan Nur Mohamed’s family of eight has faced severe shortages of food, water, and shelter since arriving at Hilac-Wanaag camp in Garasbaley district, Mogadishu, in April. They fled the war between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab, joining 1,500 families forced from their homes in Middle Shabelle region over the past several weeks. Most have settled in 15 camps across Banadir, where conditions are poor. Maryan said she and her children eat one cooked meal a day, usually donated by people already living in the camp. On many days, they go to sleep hungry. “We all have nothing to eat. We don’t have food. We can’t find a thousand Somali shillings to buy food. We beg for food and everything else. We ran away from that war and brought our children here with whatever we could carry. We joined this camp and we are here now – that’s how it...

Sunday May 18, 2025 FILE – Mudug regional governor Faisal Sheikh Ali, commonly known as Jifo Jabsade, is seen at his office in Galkayo, Puntland. Jabsade has recently warned the Puntland Security Force (PSF) against unauthorized military activity, threatening the use of force if operations continue outside official command. Galkayo (HOL) — The Puntland government has warned it may use tanks and artillery against the Puntland Security Force (PSF) in Galkayo, accusing the unit of carrying out rogue operations without regional authorization. The threat, issued by Mudug regional governor Faisal Sheikh Ali—commonly known as Jifo Jabsade—comes after a series of PSF-led overnight operations in the city. The governor said the force is not legally registered under Puntland’s official security structure and warned that any further deployments would be treated as criminal acts. “If you leave the base again, this place will become the battlefield,” Jabsade said. “You can see the...

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A UN expert on human rights in Somalia urged the Somali government on Thursday to accelerate important reforms and strengthen protections for its people amid persistent conflict and political uncertainty. The expert’s statement came at the conclusion of her fourth official visit to the country. Isha Dyfan, the UN independent expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, strongly condemned the terrorist group Al-Shabaab and its violent attacks that harm civilians, including children, and keep Somalia in a state of ongoing insecurity. She also expressed concern about violent clashes between Somalia’s federal forces and regional groups such as those in Jubaland state, which have caused deaths, displacement, sexual violence, and the recruitment of children into armed groups. Regarding the constitutional review process, Dyfan urged the government to ensure that all key stakeholders, including political leaders, civil society organizations, minority groups, and women’s representatives, are meaningfully involved. She stated that this inclusive approach is...