Saturday 6 December 2025
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In 2008, Ahmed Ismail Samatar had a conversation with Nuruddin Farah, discussing a wide range of topics, from his journey into literature to state collapse and the responsibilities of Somali intellectuals.…
In 2008, Ahmed Ismail Samatar had a conversation with Nuruddin Farah, discussing a wide range of topics, from his journey into literature to state collapse and the responsibilities of Somali intellectuals.…
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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. …
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Ibrahim Osman speaks to Adam Kamil, an academic and expert on the history of Islam in Ethiopia and its Muslim communities.…
Ibrahim Osman speaks to Adam Kamil, an academic and expert on the history of Islam in Ethiopia and its Muslim communities.…
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In 1973, Josie Fanon interviewed then-ANC president Oliver Tambo about Israel and apartheid South Africa. Originally printed in French, it is now available in English for the first time.
In July 2021, the chair of the African Union Commission granted observer status to Israel.…
In 1973, Josie Fanon interviewed then-ANC president Oliver Tambo about Israel and apartheid South Africa. Originally printed in French, it is now available in English for the first time.
In July 2021, the chair of the African Union Commission granted observer status to Israel.…
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Sudanese-British journalist Yousra Elbagir speaks to Geeska about the challenges and complexities of covering over a year of conflict in her home country and the stories of resilience which have inspired her throughout.
Yousra Elbagir is the Africa correspondent for the London-based…
Sudanese-British journalist Yousra Elbagir speaks to Geeska about the challenges and complexities of covering over a year of conflict in her home country and the stories of resilience which have inspired her throughout.
Yousra Elbagir is the Africa correspondent for the London-based…
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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.
On 13 September, many were…
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.
On 13 September, many were…
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Professor Hakim Adi, the first professor of the history of African heritage in the UK, speaks to Geeska about Pan-Africanism, Africa’s relationship with China, and his belief in history as a tool for change.
Professor Hakim Adi is a prominent British-Nigerian pan-African intellectual and historian.…
Professor Hakim Adi, the first professor of the history of African heritage in the UK, speaks to Geeska about Pan-Africanism, Africa’s relationship with China, and his belief in history as a tool for change.
Professor Hakim Adi is a prominent British-Nigerian pan-African intellectual and historian.…
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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 early…
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 early…
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After reports named Abdulqadir Mumin as global leader of ISIS, Geeska interviewed expert Christopher Anzalone to discuss IS-Somalia’s growing influence in the IS network and examine the reports’ credibility.
On 31 May, Africom (US Africa Command) issued a relatively routine statement…
After reports named Abdulqadir Mumin as global leader of ISIS, Geeska interviewed expert Christopher Anzalone to discuss IS-Somalia’s growing influence in the IS network and examine the reports’ credibility.
On 31 May, Africom (US Africa Command) issued a relatively routine statement…
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Helmi Ben Meriem speaks to Geeska about his research on Nuruddin Farah’s fiction and non-fiction writing, as well as broader currents in Somali literature today
Helmi Ben Meriem is a Somali studies scholar of Tunisian origin whose research focuses on Somali-Anglophone literature. He spoke to Geeska…
Helmi Ben Meriem speaks to Geeska about his research on Nuruddin Farah’s fiction and non-fiction writing, as well as broader currents in Somali literature today
Helmi Ben Meriem is a Somali studies scholar of Tunisian origin whose research focuses on Somali-Anglophone literature. He spoke to Geeska…
