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The Restoration of Somaliland under President Muse Biixi.

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 By : Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Musa Bihi Abdi was born in 1948 in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and is the current President, a politician, and former military officer. He served as a pilot in the Somali Air Force under the Siad Barre administration during the 1970s. Since his election in 2017, he has taken the rebuilding of Somaliland into his hands. Different policies and programs were introduced by President Muse Biixi to ensure growth and stability in Somaliland. Some of these key initiatives he has implemented include economic reforms through the liberalization of the economy, attracting foreign investment. He has also invested in infrastructure development, especially transport, energy, and telecommunications. He has implemented major projects involving the construction of highways, railways, and airports. He has equally upgraded the military by modernizing the military forces of the country. Moreover, President Biixi has indeed followed aggressive foreign policy aimed at reinstat...

Making peace after the civil war in the Sool region

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  By. Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Civil wars are generally caused by profound political, social, and economic problems; hence, they are usually multiclausal and complicated. It may, therefore, be quite uphill to establish lasting peace in a Sool region torn apart by civil war. Generally speaking, the following arrangements can be made to establish peace in a Laascanood region laid waste by civil war: 1. Negotiation: Oftentimes, peace can first be achieved by discussions between disputing parties. This can be direct between leaders or through mediation by a neutral third party. 2. Compromise: For peace to take place, there needs to be a give-and-take approach by parties to a conflict. Concessions can be made on the basis of resource allocation, sharing of power, or security considerations. 3. Disarmament: Disarmament and demobilization of the armed forces of both sides may be called for as a means of reducing the possibility of renewed violence. 4. Transitional justice: There should...

The function of the legislature in promoting security and peace in Somaliland

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By. Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Basically, the promotion of peace and security is a matter that lies majorly in the hands of parliaments. Legislators are thus empowered to enact laws and policies that advance peace and security, and hold the executive liable for its acts associated with peace and security. This is one of the major ways through which parliament contributes to peace and security. These include the armed forces, police, and intelligence services. It falls upon parliamentarians to ensure such agencies observe the rule of law, do not violate human rights, and are responsive to the people. Such work may involve hearings, investigations, legislation that spells out in detail norms on what these agencies should and should not do. Such monitoring work aside, parliamentarians can have a further role in contributing to peace and security through the use of diplomacy. Most parliamentary organizations have international relations committees committed to diplomacy and peacebuilding....

Exploring the Impact of Traditional Leadership on War and Conflict in the Modern Era

By: Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Traditional leadership has, thus far, played a very important role in shaping the outcomes of wars and other forms of conflict throughout human history. In this connection, the relevance of the discourse on the impact of traditional leadership on war and conflict remains well within the purview of the modern era. Whereas, at the best level, it can be said that traditional leadership brings about stabilization and order in a situation of conflict, it may, with equal facility, be pointed out that it more often prolongs violence and serves as the precursor for entrenched plays of power that feed into conflict. One of the ways in which traditional leadership intersects with war and conflict is through the leveraging of tribal or clan allegiances. In many parts of the world, in fact, traditional leaders remain the highest authorities in their communities, with their word being law in most respects. This may result in the enlistment of tribal or clan allegianc...

How to End Special Treatment for Politicians and Restore True Democracy

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  By Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) While the very notion of democracy is supposedly premised on the idea of the people deciding upon their future, there are many ways in which special treatment accorded to politicians undermines this democratic process in real terms. Special treatment accorded to politicians refers to the condition whereby political leaders enjoy exclusive treatment in matters of public policy and decisions over and above members of the general public. This may include privileged access to information, financial resources, and the ability to control decisions without public input. Special treatment accorded to politicians often leads to policies designed for selective benefit, usually at cross-purposes with the people's will. This can be mirrored in the various instances where the politicians have continuously proven that they decide on behalf of themselves and not in the interest of the public. Most of the time, this is evidenced by the fact that the voice of the pu...

Taking a Stand Against Corruption

By: Yusuf Habiib Hussein (Seer) Corruption may be described as an act of bribery or any other malfeasance in public office for personal gain. It may be in the form of kickbacks coming from corporate bodies or an exercise of governmental powers aimed to influence decisions either for or against some persons or parties. Corruption extends beyond the realm of legality and may cause individual harm to individuals and the populace as a whole. Inequality could result and civil liberties may be thrown into disarray. It's estimated that over $2 trillion dollars change hands through corrupt means yearly in the world. The effects of corrupt behavior vary in the degree of impact on the lives of people in different parts of the world. From eroding civil liberties to executives in positions of power acting malevolently, a wide range of adverse implications of corruption abound. The negative impacts go far beyond financial loss and can result in drastic rises in inequality between classes, ethni...

Yusuf Garaad

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Yusuf Garaad Iyo Hadraawi  Tartankii doorashada Somalia ee uu ka midka ahaa musharixiintii u tartamayay kursiga madaxwayanah Somalia Yusuf Garaad Cumar ayaa qabsoomay  10 September, 2012.  Abwaan Maxamed Xaashi  Dhamac Gaariye ayaa ku geeriyooday dalka Norway 30th September, 2012. Yusuf Garad Cumar wuxu ka soo qayb galay aaskii Abwaan gaariye oo todobaad ka dib lagu qabtay magalada Hargaysa. Dawlada Somaliland oo uu hogaaminayay Mudan Axmed Maxamed Maxamud Siilaanyo kor umay qaadin imaatinkaa Yusuf Garaad iyada oo ay mamnuuc ahayd isku socodka siyaasiyiinta Somalia iyo Somaliland. Dawladii Somalia loo doortay madaxwayihii cusbaa wuxu u magacaabay Wasiirkii Arrimaha Dibada ee Somali. Alle ha u naxariistee waxaa Hargaysa ku geeriyooday Abwaankii weeynaa ee Maxamed Ibraahim Warsame Hadraawi, Khamiis August 19, 2022 waxana lagu aasay xabaalo ku yaal magaalada Hargaysa wax ka soo qayb galay Yusuf Garaad oo ah nin ah nin saaxiibtinimo wanaagsan leh oo l...