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Somali Waa kuma Podcast

Somalia - the good, the bad, and the unsure. somalia.substack.com

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Somalia Between Two Summits: Why Yinchuan and...

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2025/09/01

I find myself “back home” (a contested concept for many of us), in Perth, to be precise where the African Australian Universities Network (AAUN) is convening on 1–2 September, followed immediately by the 23rd edition of Africa Down Under (ADU) from 3–5 September 2025 at the Pan Pacific. But before plunging into the week’s reflections on these forums, I want to share a small story from my August travels in Japan, hinted at in the header clip.As some of you know, I have an incurable fascination with

5:19

Japan–Somalia Collaboration in a Changing Global Order

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2025/08/27

A quick note before I begin: I realise the video I shared earlier raised several themes I haven’t yet addressed here. My time in Japan was shaped so strongly by the TICAD9 summit that it dominated both my schedule and reflections. This post aka my weekly five minutes of fame focuses on Somalia’s conspicuous absence at TICAD9. The other issues mentioned in the video will be explored fully in my next post.The Japan–Somalia collaboration attracted my attention 15 years ago, particularly within the

5:31

The Governance Gap in Somalia’s Financial Sector

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2025/08/14

MI’s 5 Minutes of Fame – Week 32, 2025This week’s reflection coincides with two anniversaries that speak volumes about national trajectories and the politics of resilience. Singapore marks its 60th year of independence a city-state that, in the same timeframe, transformed from a struggling postcolonial port to a global financial hub. Its governance, regulatory discipline, and economic pragmatism stand in stark contrast to Somalia’s six decades of state fragility, contested legitimacy, and missed

5:22

Stranded and stateless! Somalis Suffering at Foreign...

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2025/07/28

Much has transpired since I began drafting this brief “five minutes of fame” reflection. In Somalia, piracy has ominously resurfaced, casting a shadow over maritime security in the Horn of Africa. Mogadishu’s political theatre continues with convoys of four-wheel drives paraded by the usual power brokers - symbols of state spectacle rather than substance. Gaza descends further into humanitarian catastrophe, while tensions flare in former French Indochina (France again, see the story about the

6:09

Role of parliament in rebuilding Somalia

Somali Waa kuma Podcast ·

2025/07/14

As I noted in an earlier note last week, this piece offers a reflection on the role and condition of African parliaments, through the lens of my recent visit to both the old and newly built parliaments of Zimbabwe. These contrasting spaces serve not only as architectural landmarks, but as symbols of deeper political transitions, aspirations, and contradictions that echo across the continent. Second part of video clip is in Somali language, and I am assuming you have access to one of those Ai

7:04

Ai assisted message from Italy to my Somali Wantoks

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2025/06/12

I’m currently at Gorky Park in Milan, making my way on foot toward Milano Centrale, a 10-kilometer morning walk that’s become part of my routine. As I walk through this beautiful urban park, I’ve taken a moment to reflect and record another short video, sharing some of my observations about Italy, particularly through the lens of the country’s 79th Republic Anniversary and recent referendum election.As I mentioned in my previous clip, I’ll process this video using a cloud-based AI tool that will

5:00

Trapped in endless conflict.... is Somalia facing...

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2025/05/29

MI’s "five minutes of fame" comes to you from Colombo, Sri Lanka… a very hot and humid day, but am in my elements and enjoying it. This is a nation that once bore the scars of a protracted civil war, yet has since transitioned into a relatively stable democracy with functioning institutions and tangible socio-economic development. From this vantage point, I find myself reflecting on two troubling issues recently encountered in Somalia—problems that reflect deeper systemic fractures and enduring

5:07

Starlink - delinking not empowering Somalis.

Somali Waa kuma Podcast ·

2025/05/05

This week my Five Minutes of Fame segment I will revisit an issue that I have briefly addressed last week, see here. As anticipated, the topic generated considerable discussion within the Somali tech community, both abroad and in Somalia—precisely the kind of engagement I had hoped for, see Starlink Vs Somali Internet Companies below. I extend my sincerest apologies to my dear friends whose command of the Somali language is - how shall we say - still under construction. For those valiantly

4:45

Somalia’s so-called medical tourists ...

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2025/04/19

This week’s 5 minutes of fame post is a blend of reflections from different moments and themes from Asia—please pardon the combination, as each carries its own weight and urgency. During my recent return journey from Hyderabad, see here, here, here, here and here from my early morning walks. I also had the chance to spend a day in Singapore, reconnecting with old university friends. True to tradition, I visited the iconic Kinokuniya bookstore and made time for the National Museum. In the spirit of

5:29

Why and who dallarised the Somali shilling?

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2025/04/06

I am currently travelling, with a recent 15-hour stay in Singapore (please refer to the references and my commentary below for context, see also this and this), followed by onward travel to Hyderabad, India, to attend the World Summit Awards (WSA) event. This update, therefore, spans a diverse set of contexts—Somalia, Singapore, and India—highlighting the intersection of the global and the local (glocal) in my observations. It includes reflections on the dollarisation of the Somali shilling as well

1:56

Beyond Tech... culture and history matters

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2025/04/02

This week, I had initially planned to reflect on the recent Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) event held at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall from 24 to 26 March 2025. However, I have instead chosen to focus on a matter of cultural and ethical significance by sharing the attached video and providing contextual background on two important practices within the Australian context: the Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country ceremonies. Given that some readers may be

4:25

Why Education Must Anchor Somalia’s Future? A...

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2025/03/21

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits during this blessed month of Ramadan—a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and thoughtful reading.Please find attached my reflections for Week 12 of 2025. I would like to offer my apologies for the change in schedule regarding the previously planned post about the technology conference I attended in Japan. Due to recent developments, I have decided to postpone that update.I would also like to acknowledge the quality of the attached

5:19

Closing of the Somali mind causes intellectual...

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2025/03/08

This week, I examine the role of Somali universities in national development, motivated by the need to address intellectual stagnation and the absence of public debate. The core issue lies in ideological rigidity, political instability, and external influences, which have constrained intellectual discourse. Rather than fostering critical thinking and open debate, higher education institutions in Somalia have become incubators of conformity, stifling intellectual growth. The impact of these

7:54

Losing historical archives may erase Somalia's...

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2025/02/23

A nation without cultural archives is a nation without memory.A nation without archives lacks historical continuity. Digitizing Somali history safeguards collective memory, allowing past generations to inform the future. This urgent effort ensures historical preservation, fosters national unity, and sustains cultural identity across generations.The preservation of Somali history in a digital format is an essential undertaking that seeks to safeguard the nation's rich oral traditions, historical

5:24

Is the African Union (AU) fit for purpose in the 21st...

Somali Waa kuma Podcast ·

2025/02/19

I have returned following an eventful few weeks combining work and leisure in the Horn of Africa. I extend my sincere apologies for the temporary disruption of my weekly Five Minutes of Fame series, which was necessitated by a combination of technological limitations and travel-related challenges. However, I intend to compensate for this interruption by sharing insights from my writings elsewhere and by producing additional content in this space soon. See earlier note, also here, here and there. And

5:47

Economic and Political Instability in Somalia

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2025/01/24

last week, while on the road again, I had the privilege of attending a thought-provoking event organized by Dr. Abdi Wahid of MAQASID CONSULTING Pty Ltd in Melbourne. Held on Saturday, 18 January 2025, at the Djerring Flemington Hub, the event, titled Exploring the Link Between Economic and Political Instability in Somalia, brought together experts, scholars, and members of the Somali diaspora. It focused on addressing Somalia's enduring challenges since the collapse of its central government in

5:51

Somalia's need to balance global and national interests

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2025/01/13

This week, I explore global, regional, and national issues, adopting a structured approach for this year’s posts. While Somalia remains the focal point, the analysis will incorporate various perspectives to sustain a constructive discourse at a macro level. The ultimate aim is to contribute to Somalia's progress through peaceful strategies founded on collaborative efforts, both domestic and international.Let us start with a bit of old history…Revisiting History: A Diplomatic MilestoneOn November 27,

5:46

1P1V election in Somalia, maybe imperfect but essential

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2025/01/05

Hey everyone! Happy new year, etc. Apologies about the video quality and the lack of editing. I know it’s not super polished, but I want to get my ideas out to you as soon as possible. Hope you don’t mind the casual style—it’s all about the content, right? Thanks for sticking with me, and I promise to level up the production in the future! 😊A bad one person one vote (1P1V) election, while flawed, can still serve as a mechanism to reflect public will and maintain political continuity, offering a

6:46

The year that was....

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2024/12/28

Reflections on AI, 2024, and the Year Ahead.. come for the journey.Apologies in advance to my non-Somali friends who might find the attached video a linguistic puzzle. I gave my trusty AI tool the task of handling it, and its response was, shall we say, both factual and frustratingly detached.Here’s how it went:AI's Clinical Precision Mode activated and informed me, "The video has a duration of approximately 406 seconds (6 minutes and 46 seconds). It includes an audio track, which can be processed

7:30

Reflections on the 15th Somali Studies International...

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2024/12/21

Week 51 of 2024, penultimate week and here are my 5+ minutes of fame post focusing on the 15th Somali Studies International Association (SSIA) Congress that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia, from December 15 to 18, 2024.This event marked the first time since 1989 that the congress was held in Mogadishu, symbolizing a renewed commitment to revitalizing academic and intellectual engagement within the country. The congress, themed "Reconstructing and Developing the Somali Nation," was jointly organized

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