Author: Qaran24

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,” here is my two cents on how we can tax foreigners (individuals, partnerships, & corporations) operating in GM.  1- Foreign companies & Nonresidents doing business in GM. A. Taxable income for partnerships and corporations is determined by a formula. Income generated from activities within GM is divided by income generated from everywhere else then multiplied by the tax rate: Example #1: Company A filed an income tax return with GM reporting $1m in net profit. In a simple world, we would tax the $1m. If the tax rate is…

There is a quiet frustration in Mogadishu today. You don’t hear it in speeches, you hear it in conversations, in taxis, in late-night talks after the city slows down. Somalia is rebuilding. That part is real. Businesses are growing, streets are busier, and for the first time in years, many young people are thinking about opportunity instead of survival. But something still feels off. If Somalia is rising, why does it still feel like someone else is in control? For years, foreign troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission, AUSSOM, in Somalia have operated across the country. They…

Somalia is once again arguing about its constitution. Opposition leaders warn that the latest amendments threaten legality and risk creating competing political frameworks. They describe the moment as a potential constitutional crisis. Somalia has lived through enough political turmoil that such warnings cannot simply be dismissed. A constitution matters, especially in a country still rebuilding from decades of collapse. But anyone looking closely at the current debate can see that something deeper is unfolding. This is not only a legal argument.It is a struggle over political power in a country that has quietly begun to change. For more than a…

Following the decision by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize extremist factions operating out of Hargeisa, a series of significant political, social, and economic shifts have unfolded across northern Somalia. Public opposition has intensified sharply across multiple regions. Community leaders, civil society members, and residents have rejected any association with the extremist factions, which are increasingly described locally as supporters of the ongoing violence in Gaza. Residents have stated unequivocally that their collective identity must not be used to legitimize such groups. Many emphasized that claims suggesting “Somaliland was recognized” are misleading; instead, they argue that the recognition applied…

How Hosting Israeli-Linked Informants Could Ignite the Horn of Africa Let’s talk straight, If Somaliland were ever to accept thousands of individuals accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence inGAZA war allegedly facilitated by lobbyies groups in exchange for diplomatic lobbying for international recognition the impact wouldn’t be local, slow, or manageable. It would be regional, immediate, and explosive. This isn’t about ideology. It’s about geography, perception, and reaction. In fragile regions, perception is reality. 1. Strategic Geography Turns Somaliland into a Target Somaliland sits near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. Any move tying…

Hargeisa, Somalia — Tensions rose sharply in Hargeisa on Monday after gunfire erupted at the city’s international airport during a confrontation involving airport security forces and the security escort of former Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi. The incident triggered protests across multiple neighborhoods, raising renewed concerns about the region’s political stability. Airport Clash Sparks Citywide Alarm According to police officials, the confrontation began when airport security personnel encountered the former leader’s guards at a restricted area inside the airport. What initially appeared to be a routine security check escalated rapidly, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Authorities confirmed that two…

President Hassan, Al-Shabaab has ordered its members to register for the national ID.

Abstract Somalia’s rural drylands face persistent water scarcity, environmental degradation, and institutional fragility. The World Bank’s Barwaaqo Project (P177627) seeks to strengthen rural water systems, improve agricultural productivity, and rehabilitate degraded environments (World Bank, 2022). Despite its transformative potential, the project faces political, operational, environmental, and macroeconomic challenges that hinder its progress (World Bank, 2025). This paper analyzes these problems, suggests actionable solutions, presents a risk-management assessment, and concludes with strategic recommendations for enhancing effectiveness and sustainability. The findings highlight the need for strengthened governance, improved implementation efficiency, and long-term sustainability mechanisms. Introduction Somalia’s arid and semi-arid regions continue to…

Somalia’s Ministry of Commerce is again confronting serious corruption allegations following new claims that senior licensing officials have demanded bribes from business owners seeking to register their companies. The allegations reinforce earlier media investigations published in 2024 and 2025, which documented a pattern of extortion within the licensing system. In a 2024 corruption exposé, Mogadishu Business Daily reported that “licensing directors used deliberate registration delays to push applicants into illegal payment arrangements, effectively selling access to business opportunities” (Mogadishu Business Daily, Investigative Report, 12 August 2024). A widely circulated 2025 follow-up in The Somali Ledger stated that “the licensing office…

Mogadishu is a city that forgets nothing. It may forgive, move forward, and rebuild after every tragedy, but it does not forget the years that nearly broke it. This is why the sudden return of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on 13 November 2025 struck a nerve far deeper than mere politics. It reopened a memory that the city has carried in silence: the years between 2017 and May 2022, when explosions, fear, and uncertainty shaped the rhythm of daily life. During that period, Mogadishu lived under a shadow that citizens still describe with unease: car bombs, assassinations, and an…

Mogadishu is the political capital and economic centre of Somalia, yet its residents endure the highest level of financial extraction, restricted movement, and institutional exploitation in the country. They pay federal taxes, municipal fees, and additional compulsory charges through private companies controlled by political actors. Instead of public resistance, a large part of the population has adapted to the system and even defends it. This is the result of long-term psychological conditioning under a structure of power that normalises abuse as daily life. 2. The Normalisation of Exploitation When residents are asked why they accept this situation, the answer often…