Tuesday 20 January 2026
Yasin Ahmed is a writer with a focus on Africa and the Global South. He holds master’s degrees in History and Literature, and his work explores themes of culture, politics, and postcolonial transformation.
Articles by the Author
Analysis
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In Washington’s think tank ecosystem, Africa is treated as a low-stakes arena where performance substitutes for knowledge. The result: unqualified actors shaping policy on behalf of militarists, lobbyists, and frauds.…
In Washington’s think tank ecosystem, Africa is treated as a low-stakes arena where performance substitutes for knowledge. The result: unqualified actors shaping policy on behalf of militarists, lobbyists, and frauds.…
Books
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From unannounced office visits to long, searching conversations, my time with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was a rare education in politics, literature, and humility—an unforgettable window into the mind of a giant. …
From unannounced office visits to long, searching conversations, my time with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was a rare education in politics, literature, and humility—an unforgettable window into the mind of a giant. …
Thoughts
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He has time, money and zero obligations. The Somali politician is living the 21st century dream. …
He has time, money and zero obligations. The Somali politician is living the 21st century dream. …
Opinion
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Somalia does not need a leader who revels in ceremony and pomp, but a figure who is prepared to get his hands dirty serving the residents of the capital.…
Somalia does not need a leader who revels in ceremony and pomp, but a figure who is prepared to get his hands dirty serving the residents of the capital.…