Fintech’s Crucial Role In Somalia: Overcoming Challenges And Empowering Communities – OpEd
Over the past decade, fintech has revolutionized the way we think about money transfer and finance. In Somalia, where traditional
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Author: Ismail D. Osman
Ismail D. Osman is a Former Deputy Director of Somalia National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) – Writes in Somalia, Horn of Africa Security and Geopolitical focusing on governance and security. You can reach him [email protected] @osmando
Website: https://twitter.com/osmando
Articles by Ismail D. Osman:
Promoting Democracy In Somalia: Tackling Clan Politics And Building A Sustainable Future – OpEd
Tackling those who support clan representation in Somali politics requires a multi-pronged approach that addresses both the underlying causes of
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Somalia’s Potential Membership In East African Community: A Boost For Regional Integration And Cooperation – OpEd
Somalia has expressed interest in joining the East African Community (EAC), which consists of six countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda,
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Full Force: Removing Al-Shabaab’s Menace – OpEd
After months of confusion, tension, and political theatre, Somalia elected former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the presidency, defeating incumbent
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Somalia: US Government And International Actors Must Punish Election Spoilers – OpEd
There has been long line of a systematic failures from the entire international community to solve the long-standing political impasse
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Somalia: Yet Another US Failed Policy, ‘Devastating Impact Of NDAA’ – OpEd
On Wednesday December 15, the United States Senate passed House Resolution 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
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AMISOM Mission (Somalia) Certainly Expensive, But Has It Been Successful? – OpEd
According to their website, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is “…an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the
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EU And United States Must Decide If Farmaajo Is A Friend Or A Foe – OpEd
On Wednesday February 22, 2017, at an inauguration ceremony attended by over 1200 people including two presidents, a prime minister
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It Is Time For Visionary Young Leaders In Somalia – Analysis
As the term of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government comes to an end this August 2012, there is hope that the
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ICG Communiqué Of July 4, 2012: What Does It Mean? – OpEd
The public had high expectations that something tangible will come out of the International Contact Group (ICG) meeting in Rome,
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