Author: Qaran24

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…

For too long, social media chatter has twisted the truth into confusion, leading some to believe that Somaliland is a separate country. Let’s clear this. Somalia is one nation, one land, one people bound by history stretching back more than 4,000 years. Before colonial lines were drawn, Somalis lived freely within their clan territories—each group respecting the borders of others. Until now, that legacy was still alive, never seeking to split their homeland apart. Somaliland is not a country; it’s the northwestern region of Somalia, home primarily to the Isaaq clan, alongside other Somali communities who do not support secession. No international…

Maqaalkani waxa uu iftiiminaya khatarta sii kordheysa ee ku wajahan baasaboorrada diblomaasiga iyo shaqaalaha ( service) ee Soomaaliya. Waxa uu si gaar ah u dul istaagayaa faragelinta sharci-darrada ah ee ay ku hayso Hay’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda, iyado si madax-bannaan u daabacayso ama u cusbooneysiineyso baasaboorrada ay masuulka ka tahay Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda, iyadoon ka helin oggolaansho qoraaleed. Sidoo kale, maqaalka wuxuu bogaadinayaa dadaalka ay wado Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda si loo ilaaliyo sharafta iyo sumcadda baasaboorka Soomaaliyeed. Faragelinta Hay’adda Socdaalka Waxaa isa soo taraya walaaca laga qabo qaabka ay u socdaan maamulka iyo bixinta baasaboorrada u gaarka ah Wasaaradda Arrimaha…

By Qaran24 Political Analysis Desk Mogadishu — a city that has long navigated the dualities of war and rebirth — now finds itself entrenched in a quiet yet perilous struggle. Beneath the government’s campaign of “security and development” lies a tangled web of politics, personal ambition, and competing interests that threaten to unravel the fragile peace the capital has achieved. The Promise and the Plan The government initiated the clearance of areas inhabited by individuals living in unplanned or congested zones — communities lacking proper resettlement plans or legal structures. These neighborhoods were once strongholds of Al-Shabaab, where insecurity reigned.…

Advocate Yabarow Slams $10,000 EALA Candidacy Fee as “Legalised Exclusion” “This is not democracy. It’s a business,” said Yabarow. “We are turning leadership into something only the wealthy can access. That is unacceptable in a country where more than 70% of the population lives below the poverty line.” Yabarow accused Members of Parliament and Senators of imposing financial barriers after being elected through indirect, clan-based processes, often involving heavy payments to delegates. He labelled the move a deliberate attempt to entrench their influence while blocking reforms such as one-person-one-vote elections. 1. Q: Advocate Yabarow, is this $10,000 candidacy fee constitutional or…

By Qaran24 Security Desk | Humanitarian & Security Insight For seventeen long years, Ahmed Madoobe has ruled Kismayo — never leaving his stronghold, never allowing real progress. Under his watch, Jubaland has become a place of ghosts. The small Somali tribes who once gave the south its culture and color — the Bajuni, Boni, and Shabelle — are disappearing. Al-Shabaab takes their sons, drones hunt their villages, and the rest of the world stays silent. What began as a regional promise of federalism has become a humanitarian tragedy hidden behind politics and power. The world keeps funding “stability,” but in reality, it funds stagnation. The United Nations, African…

(By Qaran24 Political Analysis Desk) When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Kismayo to meet Ahmed Madoobe, the country’s attention shifted southward. The trip was framed as a gesture of unity — an olive branch from Mogadishu to KISMANYO . But behind the warm greetings and public statements lay a much deeper game. The meeting was never about peace alone; it was about proving who truly holds the reins of Somali politics. Everyone familiar with Somalia’s political theater knows Ahmed Madoobe’s reputation. He’s not a mystery man; he’s an open secret. For years, his power in Kismayo has rested on…

By a Somali intellectual, Somalia has carried heavy wounds for decades. We have endured civil war, terrorism, corruption, and endless promises that never turned into change. But today, I believe the greatest danger to our country is not only al-Shabaab or foreign interference. The real danger is something closer, quieter, and more corrosive: Justice. The Importance of Justice in Somalia the death of Justice. We all know the pattern. When ordinary people break the law, they face prison. But when the powerful kill soldiers, hijack weapons, or free extremists, they never see a courtroom. Instead, the matter is “negotiated” by…

Mogadishu, Qaran24 – In a time when Somalia faces ongoing threats from extremist groups, the issue of public demonstrations has become increasingly sensitive. The government has recently reaffirmed that no protest may occur without prior legal authorization, a stance that has attracted both criticism and support. To clarify the legal foundation of this policy, Qaran24 spoke with leading legal expert Abdullahi Yabarow, who firmly defended the government’s legal stance. Rights Recognized—But Not Absolute Understanding the Legal Context of Protest Somalia’s Provisional Constitution (2012) guarantees both freedom of expression (Article 18) and the right to peaceful assembly (Article 20). International treaties,…

Most global reports, including World Bank and ITU statistics, estimate Somalia’s cellphone usage at 50–60% penetration. But field research and ground observations show a much higher reality: nearly 90% of Somali adults—urban and rural—use mobile phones daily. This makes Somalia one of the most connected societies in Africa, despite decades of instability. Why Somalia Became a Mobile-First Nation A Leapfrog Development Model Somalia skipped traditional infrastructure like landline telephones and physical banks. Instead, the country leapfrogged directly into the mobile-first era, making cell phones the backbone of daily life. In Somalia, a handset isn’t just for calls—it’s a wallet, ID, and business tool all in one. The…

The editorial published by The Somali Wire and penned by the fake Dr. MP. Mursal M. Khalif is a politically charged misrepresentation of facts, constructed not to inform but to provoke division, undermine progress, and breathe life into the false narrative of a fractured Somalia. It is disappointing to see such a relentless campaign of distortion against a legitimately elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose administration is one of the few in recent Somali history to embark on a national agenda rooted in rule of law, federalism, and reconciliation. Understanding the Role of Division in Somali Politics To accuse President…