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Somali Waa kuma Podcast

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

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5:06

Reconstructing and Developing Somalia

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2024/12/16

Week 50 of 2024 commenced with an intense schedule, beginning with a 14-hour flight from Dubai directly followed by participation in the TESSI conference at Swinburne University It marked an intellectually stimulating conclusion to the year and I will cover more on this soon on week 1 of 2025. The Somali Studies International Association (SSIA) conference is taking place in Mogadishu under the ambitious theme, "Reconstructing and Developing Somalia: Pathways to Sustainable Progress". As referenced

5:06

Is Federalism the Right Fit for Somalia?

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2024/12/06

This week, I will revisit the ongoing debate concerning the suitability of a federal system for governing Somalia. This topic was a significant focus of my research during my graduate studies at Melbourne University Law School. Notably, on 13 June 2018, the Constitution Transformation Network (ConTransNet) at Melbourne University Law School hosted the First Somali Constitution Forum. In this forum, I leveraged ConTransNet's extensive expertise in comparative constitutional law, particularly in three

5:12

One person and one vote for Somalia? Is it possible?

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2024/12/01

This week has been particularly eventful, both in terms of travel and professional engagement, leaving much to reflect upon. Among the key topics addressed in various forums was the principle of "one person, one vote" (1P1V) for Somalia. For the sake of clarity and to reiterate my position, I firmly believe that 1P1V represents the only legitimate mechanism to ensure genuine representation within the Somali government or any government for that matter. The prevailing system, which relies on

5:15

Was it free and fair election?

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2024/11/22

I was on the road (airports to be precise) over the last few days, attending meetings in Melbourne, Dubai and Doha. Thanks for your feedback and comments, very encouraging and mainly positive. This week I have decided to add extra video to put some context on my usual weekly 5 mins of fame video which is mainly for the young generation who seem to enjoy the fast paced, even if disjointed thoughts. This week’s post about elections, money and cryptos. enjoy it. Botswana Elections… was it fair and

5:30

Education, poverty, and violence in Somalia:...

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2024/11/13

This week I am revisiting two topics that I have covered over the last few years. the first is education see here, here, here, and here, there, there and there. The second is about bitcoin which I will introduce here, but that deserves another post, so please stay tuned for next week.Will education reduce level of violence and poverty in Somalia?Apparently yes, according to the Somali Minister of education. Political assertions, just like any philosophical discourse, one can find resources, in

5:03

One Person, One Vote: Reinventing Democracy in a...

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2024/11/05

MI's 5 Minutes of Fame – Week 45, 2024 explores… One Person, One Vote: Reinventing Democracy in a Decentralized World as Government's Role in Currency Diminishes: As the influence of traditional governance over currency fades, how will democracy evolve to empower individuals in a new era of financial freedom?But first… Tuesday 5 November 2024 and what will it bring to the US, to the world? The significance of voting in a democracy cannot be overstated, particularly as the U.S. presidential election

3:22

A good leader takes a little more than his share of...

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2024/10/28

This week I join you from Malta to share my 5 minutes of fame for this week. And what a week to reflect on the many political and social issues emerging from Somalia. I will leave the kerfuffle about the Ministry of Women’s affairs alone, as I have my own standard which decorum will not allow me to ignore. However, I will add my 2 cents to the re-opening of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday to address security, state-building, and elections. My take on this is

4:53

Digital Financial Monopolies and Tech Challenges in...

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2024/10/21

It is been a busy week, travelling from Jakarta (wk 42), attending the ITU event in India virtually and Gitex in Dubai and and now getting ready for the Cardano Summit. Here are my 5 mins of fame for week 43 of 2024 focus on fintech, financial inclusion, gov processes and procedures…Introduction to Fintech in Somalia : In Somalia, the rise of financial technology (fintech) has garnered considerable attention. However, the term "fintech" itself, a portmanteau of financial and technology services,

7:53

Role of diplomacy in Somalia... and beyond

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2024/10/12

Before I share my thoughts on Somalia’s past giant diplomats, allow me to digress. I want to share this video with you from 12 October 1979, almost 45 years ago today, the following speech was delivered by one Fidel Castro of Cuba, forgive me but I have to write this: plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Peace and justice for all.Fast forward 45 years… and onto Somalia, and brief(est) history of its diplomacy. Am in Jakarta and found this historical piece in a hotel basement.Somalia's

6:17

Pushing Somalia's zeitgeist beyond tribalism

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2024/10/07

Throughout world history, the temper of the times has been the zeitgeist of each generation. In today’s Somalia it is centered around tribal values, sometimes and in some places dressed in religious camouflage. This week am reflecting on what can be done to help push Somalia's zeitgeist beyond tribalism and a call for a national unity and rule of law.Somalia's modern political and social landscape remains deeply entangled in historical tribal divisions and misguided and often dangerous religious

5:56

UNDP and Visa are 'helping' Somalia....

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2024/09/30

Somalia is set to receive significant support for digital transformation and financial inclusion through a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Visa. Announced at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2024, this collaboration aims to improve access to digital financial services for individuals and small businesses, fostering economic growth.Formalized earlier in September through an MoU signed by UNDP's Lionel Laurens and Visa's Aida Diarra, the

5:28

Letter from the Asia Pacific

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2024/09/15

Mobile money (MM) and Financial Inclusion (FI) MM has emerged as a critical tool for enhancing FI in many parts of the world, where geographic isolation and underdeveloped financial infrastructure present significant barriers to access. In Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa have witnessed the introduction of MM services as part of broader efforts to promote FI.This week I am looking into this and the role of money in national development. FI refers to the availability and equality of opportunities to

5:30

The Feng shui of Somalia and China

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2024/09/09

Shortly after Somalgggggia gained independence in 1960, it established diplomatic relations with China. Both countries were members of the Non-Aligned Movement, and China viewed Somalia as an important ally in Africa during the Cold War. In the 1970s, China extended economic and technical assistance to Somalia, including building infrastructure projects such as hospitals, factories, and roads. Notably, China helped construct the National Stadium in Mogadishu, symbolizing their growing

5:47

Short(est) route to development: Education,...

Somali Waa kuma Podcast ·

2024/09/04

I am currently in Perth, Western Australia, where I am participating in two significant annual events: the Africa Downunder Conference and the African Australian Universities Network (AAUN) gatherings. See https://www.africadownunderconference.com/ and https://aaun.edu.au/. In addition, as my schedule allows, I am attending the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial 2024 (IOTA24), which is being held from August to October 2024. More information on this event can be found at Indian Ocean Craft Triennial

5:22

Postcard from Asia Pacific

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2024/08/24

My weekly 5-minute commentary is going through a bit of a growth spurt! Evolving. A big thanks to everyone tuning in to these short weekly updates—you're the real MVPs (most valuable player for gen-oldies). Now, don’t be shy! Drop your thoughts in the comments and share your views publicly. Let's get a lively discussion going among our ever-growing, wonderfully outspoken Somali diaspora.This week, I've got a couple of ideas to throw your way, plus a few developing stories from Somalia that I’ll be

10:10

To tax or not that should never be the question

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2024/08/18

Week 33 of 2024 brought an overwhelming influx of reports, emails, and letters. As mentioned in earlier posts, the challenges facing Somalis continue to mount. This week, the focus shifts to the introduction of a 5% VAT tax in Somalia, which has sparked significant discussion on social media and among the Somali diaspora.The key issue isn't just the tax itself, but the broader context—how it reflects the state of governance in Somalia. For effective tax collection, robust government institutions are

5:54

Governing the almost ungovernable societies...

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2024/08/14

It was a busy travel weekend and hence the delay in posting my 5 minutes of fame for week 32 of 2024. I was younger and more adventurous last time I drove to Sydney… in fact I hitchhiked after being in Australia for a few months. That was in in 1981. Now it takes me a weekend to travel by car, if not flying, from Melbourne to Sydney with stopover in Canberra. Yes, am getting old.I was trying to rest and also revisit a few places in Canberra; Australian National University, the old parliament and

5:02

Using technology will enhance the image of the Somali...

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2024/08/04

Week 31 or 2024… there were better weeks!The history of Somali parliaments and their members reflects the country's complex political landscape and turbulent history. This was the article that I wanted to write and share with you - Then LIDO terror act happened and I feel very sad as mentioned in the video shared with you to write more about tech and parliament related issues. Having followed the discussions of our ulema last week, I agree with all their suggestion and deep theological arguments

5:07

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Somalis Abroad with...

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2024/07/29

I just heard that my dear friend Ahmed Elmi Gure, the founder of hiiran.com and a former Somali Airlines pilot has passed away. Inaa ilahi waa ina ileehi rajicuun. Ilhay ha u naxariisto. Week 30 of 2024… and those friends in Melbourne, Australia… hang in there, 4 weeks to go before end of this cold winter.This week’s ‘my 5 minutes of fame’ is about a serious matter that impacts many Somali travelers around the world who find themselves at foreign airport and in need of help. I cover below my

5:11

What to do when technology fails?

Somali Waa kuma Podcast ·

2024/07/20

Tech outage... what outage? we have Mobile Money (MM) in Somalia. Why worry if credit cards and online payment fail globally! Well, maybe we should be worried, even if some of us believe we live on another planet.Ladies and gentlemen, my #somali wantoks you should be aware of this outage and its possible ramification to #somalia's economy sooner or later! Almost all the folks who contacted me were relaxed and not concerned at all... I am worried, and I worry a lot about technology when it works..

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