Ismail H. Warsame Abstract The Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) holds a critical, though often overlooked, position in the modern history of Somalia. Established in 1978 in the wake of the Ogaden War defeat and a failed coup attempt, it represented the first organized armed resistance to the dictatorship of Mohamed Siad Barre. Despite the […]
Reviewed Article: Addis Standard (13 October 2025): “The Northeastern State of Somalia: A Gateway to Enhance the Federal Model or a Step to Exacerbate Existing Tensions?” 1. Overview and Framing Bias Although the article presents itself as a neutral academic analysis, its structure and tone betray a centralist-leaning framework aligned with Mogadishu’s narrative. The “Key […]
By Ismail H. Warsame — Warsame Digital Media (WDM Historical Essay, 2025) Abstract This essay posits that the modern Puntland State of Somalia is the direct geographical and cultural heir to the ancient Egyptian Ta Netjer—the fabled “Land of the Gods,” known as Punt. By synthesizing archaeological records, textual evidence, and contemporary ecological data, this […]
By Ismail H. Warsame The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank – the twin high priests of global finance – have a peculiar religion. They worship spreadsheets, recite fiscal prayers, and preach sermons about “economic restructuring” to the starving faithful of the Global South. They never speak of corruption, only “leakages.” They don’t mention […]
By Ismail H. Warsame, WDM Editorial Board President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s pilgrimage to Addis Ababa is a spectacle of tragic repetition. Under the gilded ceilings of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s palace, amidst the sterile choreography of state visits, a far more cynical transaction was being negotiated. This was not diplomacy; it was the liquidation of […]
By Ismail H. Warsame Introduction: The Fractured Mirror of Global Media The polarized split screen—Al Jazeera on one side, Western media like the BBC and CNN on the other—during coverage of Gaza’s conflicts represents more than a visual metaphor. It reflects a fundamental schism in how reality is constructed and presented to global audiences. This […]
By Ismail H. Warsame – WDM Editorial Analysis, Qardho, Puntland The Scene: A Heated Political Debate in Qardho In the cool morning breeze of Qardho—a city where every tea stall doubles as a parliament in miniature—four men debated over shaah and canjeero. Their topic: the most tantalizing question in Somali politics today. Can Said Abdullahi […]
By Ismail H. Warsame, WDM Political Desk Bosaso’s streets, once again, echo with the sound of polished shoes and the rustle of diplomatic pleasantries. Another British convoy has materialized—the 3rd, or perhaps the fourth this year—each visit a masterclass in discretion. No communiqués, only photo op with the President. Just a flurry of handshakes, closed […]
By Ismail H.WarsameWarsame Digital Media(WDM) Somalia stands at a precipice, haunted by a single, unavoidable question: where do we go from here? In the north, Puntland State—the federation’s last functioning polity—is concluding a grueling campaign against ISIS in the Cal-Miskaad ranges. The black flags have been torn down, but the war drums echo from the […]
By Ismail H. Warsame, WDM In the glittering hall of white linen and bottled milk, men and women gather — not merely for a wedding, but for the continuation of an ancient Somali ritual: the binding of clans through marriage. Behind the laughter, the speeches, and the perfumed atmosphere lies a silent constitution — older […]
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