“Impossible” War Against Modern State
In modern history, the Islamic movements did not choose the peaceful action or reject the armed rebellion simply because it is religiously prohibited and unlawful...
Who will rule Egypt after Mubarak?
The Egyptian president asserted before the Egyptian Parliament early in 2007 that he would remain in his post so long as his heart continues to beat...
The Next Round in the War Against Al-Qaeda
TFG has no hope of controlling conditions & completely regaining the regions controlled by the Shabab unless it secured foreign support...
Saudi Website Highlights
A Saudi website carries a fatwa that says: beating children, a wife, or a servant for to discipline them is allowed on the condition that the beating does not target vital parts or organs of the body...
Somali Media: Ethics, Truth and Integrity
Missing from most Somali websites of today is the ability of the editors to separate their personal feelings, interest and tribal affiliations from the news...
Africa`s Forever Wars
Somalia seems wracked by a religiously themed civil conflict. Yet the fighting is being nourished by the same old Somali problem that has dogged since 1991: warlordism...
Mogadishu Battle
Forum participant analyzes situation in Somalia, and says: there are signs of an imminent confrontation, with the first spark igniting in the capital Mogadishu...
The North Korea of Africa
Report critically appraises Afewerki as Africa`s Last Dictatorship: “Afewerki and his close associates only retained the mentality of a besieged people, prickly nationalism, a police state”...
War by Proxy
Eritrea, Ethiopia Fight `War by Proxy` in Somalia; Impact Transcends Region. The US suspects Asmara of links with Al-Qaeda via the Somali Shabaab...
TFG & ASWJ: Beyond a Pompous Agreement
Both the TFG and Ahlu Sunna Waljameeca may have come to a conclusion and the two sides will likely sign a final agreement ...
East Africa: new frontier for oil exploration
Explorers salivate in particular at the prospect of peace in Somalia. Nobody is talking about producing oil in Somalia anytime soon, but analysts say oil companies are less likely to be intimidated by political risk...
Press Release
The following is a briefing on U.S. policy in Somalia held by Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Johnnie Carson, and Ambassador to the UN Mission in Rome Ertharin Cousin...
UK-Somalia Statement
Mogadishu residents are steeling themselves for a new round of fighting as the western-backed TFG prepares to launch an offensive to expel Islamist militiamen from Mogadishu...
Dubai Police Chief Details Al-Mabhuh Murder
Dubai police chief says: “I believe that the Mosad is living outside the present time; it is even operating in a way that dates back 20 years...
Sheikh of al-Azhar dies
For more than a quarter-century Sheik Tantawi was at the nexus of government and religion in Egypt, working with Mubarak`s government to try to enforce a moderate interpretation of Islam ...
Negotiating With Pirates!
Owner of hijacked Saudi ship said: We are not negotiating with the pirates and insurance company is in contact with them...
Sheikh Sharif’s Speech
This is an abridged version of President Sheikh Sharif’s speech at Chatham House and more...
President Sharif views Somalia situation and Piracy
Sharif Says: `Somalia is at a crossroads. We must cooperate with all parties to prevent the use of Islam for negative and violent purposes and to justify iiracy...
Aid program for Somalia is enmeshed in corruption
A UN report says: Puntland President has extensive relationships with the pirates, who funnel some of the money they make from hijacking to Puntland authorities...
Interview with Iman for International Women`s Day
In celebration of International Women`s Day today, the Enough Project at the Center for American Progress presents an interview with supermodel Iman...
Ottawa Outlaws Al-Shabab
The federal government announced yesterday that it has formally designated al-Shabab a terrorist organization under Canadian law...
Hunt for Assassins
OR Tambo International Airport was used as an escape route for Mossad assassins could reignite old tensions between the South African security establishment and Israeli airline El Al...
Secret Communications
Why there were intensive secret communications between Tel Aviv and Riyadh? Why does Saudi Arabia attack Tel Aviv during the day and meet its leaders at night? ...
Somali-Iranian Relations
Vice-Speaker of Somalia`s Parliament Mohamed Omar Dalha asked for the expansion of relations and cooperation with Iran in all the various fields...
The Saudi-Israeli Contacts
The Israelis refuse to play the role of a mistress. They want their relations with the Arab states, which seek to court them, to be legal and public...