Opinion

Siad Barre’s Military Coup: 40 Years Later

JUN 23, 2010

Last October marked the 40th Anniversary of the military coup d’etat that brought the former ruler of the Somali Republic, the late Gen. Mohamed Sia...

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The Genesis of Islamism in Somalia

JUN 22, 2010

Ever since the central government which was commanded by late Mohamed Ziyad Bare has collapsed, Somalia has been rightly pronounced as a failed stat...

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Death to Anyone who Watches the World Cup!

JUN 21, 2010

Can you believe that watching a World Cup match could cost you your life? This is not a joke, and as appalling as it might seem there are some people ...

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Canada’s World Cup dreams may start here

JUN 20, 2010

Abirahim Ali-rage knows the power of soccer. He grew up in Somalia surrounded by crime, poverty and violence. Urged on by his siblings, he played the ...

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Should France Ban the Burqa?

JUN 20, 2010

There is a growing threat of terrorism in the world and whether the level of such a threat is politically manufactured or truly at such a magnitude, t...

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Reflections on HOL and TFG Alleged violation of Journalism Code of Ethics

JUN 19, 2010

Wardheernews ‘s news commentary analysis posted under the heading Bad Bedfellows and corruption of Journalism has hit the headlines as it put in the...

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Amb: Ahmedou-Ould Abdallah: The Unsung Hero

JUN 18, 2010

Perhaps his final appearance at Lund conference in Sweden earlier in June, Amb. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, the outgoing United Nation Special Envoy for So...

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Can K'nan "Waving the Flag" Emotions Trigger a New Somali Renaissance?

JUN 13, 2010

Most Somalis around the world have joyously watched FIFA's World cup Kick off where the Somali singer, Keynaan Abdi Warsame, known as K’naan, has op...

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UN Security Council Welcomes Qatari Mediation on Djibouti, Eretria Border Dispute

JUN 13, 2010

New York, June 12 (Saba) - The UN Security Council has welcomed and supported the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar under the auspice...

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The FIFA World Cup and Africa

JUN 12, 2010

On Friday June 11th is a big day for Africa. In generally and specifically South Africa will be hosting continent’s first Federation International F...

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