Wednesday 9 July 2025
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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…
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Dr. Guleid Jama “Dafac” engages in a conversation with Geeska regarding his research on rights of children living in unrecognized states, focusing on Somaliland, and discusses the path forward.
Children face a myriad of unique challenges that significantly impact their well-being and development.…
Dr. Guleid Jama “Dafac” engages in a conversation with Geeska regarding his research on rights of children living in unrecognized states, focusing on Somaliland, and discusses the path forward.
Children face a myriad of unique challenges that significantly impact their well-being and development.…
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Tom Gardner, the Economist’s Africa correspondent speaks to Geeska about Ethiopian politics and his new book on the “Abiy Project”
When Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, the political tremor caused by his rise sent its shockwaves throughout the region. Then 42, Abiy was Africa’s youngest…
Tom Gardner, the Economist’s Africa correspondent speaks to Geeska about Ethiopian politics and his new book on the “Abiy Project”
When Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, the political tremor caused by his rise sent its shockwaves throughout the region. Then 42, Abiy was Africa’s youngest…
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I’ll tell you about the shifting desert around Djibouti
–Abdourahman Waberi
"Dad, why don’t you drive, cycle, skate or even ski?” Abdourahman Waberi’s daughter asked him one morning as they were on the way to her school in Paris’ 9th arrondissement. The reason was obvious as Waberi had a disability…
I’ll tell you about the shifting desert around Djibouti
–Abdourahman Waberi
"Dad, why don’t you drive, cycle, skate or even ski?” Abdourahman Waberi’s daughter asked him one morning as they were on the way to her school in Paris’ 9th arrondissement. The reason was obvious as Waberi had a disability…
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Matthew Beaumont, a scholar of English literature at UCL, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Geeska about his groundbreaking new book on Fanon, racism and why walking is political.
In his Confessions, the eighteenth-century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote: “I can…
Matthew Beaumont, a scholar of English literature at UCL, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Geeska about his groundbreaking new book on Fanon, racism and why walking is political.
In his Confessions, the eighteenth-century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote: “I can…
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“We, as Somalis, are often told to be wary of anything outside of our norm,” says British-Somali author Nadifa Mohamed in an interview with Geeska. Novels taught her to value “radical honesty”
British-Somali author Nadifa Mohamed’s novels have explored universal themes, like migration,…
“We, as Somalis, are often told to be wary of anything outside of our norm,” says British-Somali author Nadifa Mohamed in an interview with Geeska. Novels taught her to value “radical honesty”
British-Somali author Nadifa Mohamed’s novels have explored universal themes, like migration,…
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Professor Minawi speaks to Geeska about the history of Ottoman empire, its role in Africa, and why it’s important to understand its role in our common history.
“I accidentally stumbled into the field of Ottoman studies,” says Mostafa Minawi. He initially studied civil engineering and…
Professor Minawi speaks to Geeska about the history of Ottoman empire, its role in Africa, and why it’s important to understand its role in our common history.
“I accidentally stumbled into the field of Ottoman studies,” says Mostafa Minawi. He initially studied civil engineering and…
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Somali scholar and senator, Abdi Ismail Samatar, says the new constitution could be a fatal step backward for the country.
On the 30th of March, Somalia held a joint session of its parliament where lawmakers from the upper and lower houses passed a bill making major revisions to…
Somali scholar and senator, Abdi Ismail Samatar, says the new constitution could be a fatal step backward for the country.
On the 30th of March, Somalia held a joint session of its parliament where lawmakers from the upper and lower houses passed a bill making major revisions to…
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