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Faisal Ali

Faisal Ali

Faisal Ali is a journalist who is currently part of the editorial team at Geeska. He can be reached at X/Twitter.

Articles by the Author

Interviews |
Samar al-Bulushi, a professor of anthropology at University of California, Irvine, speaks to Geeska about her new book on Kenya and the so-called War on Terror.
Samar al-Bulushi, a professor of anthropology at University of California, Irvine, speaks to Geeska about her new book on Kenya and the so-called War on Terror.
Thoughts |
Jimmy Carter is widely regarded as one of the greatest US presidents for his commitment to equality and justice. However, a fateful decision during the cold war has left him a more complex legacy in Somalia, where he is blamed for not supporting the country during its war with Ethiopia.
Jimmy Carter is widely regarded as one of the greatest US presidents for his commitment to equality and justice. However, a fateful decision during the cold war has left him a more complex legacy in Somalia, where he is blamed for not supporting the country during its war with Ethiopia.
Politics |
The Ankara Declaration, brokered by Türkiye, was intended to resolve the sea access issues between Somalia and Ethiopia. However, much remains unclear.
The Ankara Declaration, brokered by Türkiye, was intended to resolve the sea access issues between Somalia and Ethiopia. However, much remains unclear.
Politics |
The Syrian revolution began more than a decade ago, passing through phases of protest and even war. Yet, through a combination of patience and determination, they persevered and saw it through.
The Syrian revolution began more than a decade ago, passing through phases of protest and even war. Yet, through a combination of patience and determination, they persevered and saw it through.
Interviews |
Are the Houthis really working with al-Shabaab? Geeska speaks to Christopher Anzalone about the veracity of these reports which began emerging earlier this year.
Are the Houthis really working with al-Shabaab? Geeska speaks to Christopher Anzalone about the veracity of these reports which began emerging earlier this year.
Politics |
Experts on the east Africa region share their expectations of Trump 2.0 on their countries of expertise.
Experts on the east Africa region share their expectations of Trump 2.0 on their countries of expertise.
Interviews |
Ahmed Kaballo, CEO of African Stream, speaks to Geeska about why his organisation was de-platformed, the importance of anti-imperialist voices in African media, and why independent and dissident outlets need new platforms to carry their content.
Ahmed Kaballo, CEO of African Stream, speaks to Geeska about why his organisation was de-platformed, the importance of anti-imperialist voices in African media, and why independent and dissident outlets need new platforms to carry their content.
Thoughts |
Patrick Gathara writes about western politics in the same way westerners write about African and Asian countries.
Patrick Gathara writes about western politics in the same way westerners write about African and Asian countries.
Interviews |
In a newly published paper, a group of researchers argue that checkpoints in Somalia provide us with an opportunity to explore and think about how clans make claims to land and why, in a new analysis that has important implications for how we think about Somali state-building. 
In a newly published paper, a group of researchers argue that checkpoints in Somalia provide us with an opportunity to explore and think about how clans make claims to land and why, in a new analysis that has important implications for how we think about Somali state-building. 
Books |
 Siddharth Kara’s Cobalt Red unveils the hidden violence that sustains the mining sector in the DRC and highlights its role in the modern world from our phones and tablets to electric cars.  Have you ever wondered where the raw materials for your phone bat
 Siddharth Kara’s Cobalt Red unveils the hidden violence that sustains the mining sector in the DRC and highlights its role in the modern world from our phones and tablets to electric cars.  Have you ever wondered where the raw materials for your phone bat
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