Foreign Interference Threatens Somalia’s Economic Diversification

In discussions concerning Somalia, it has become cliche to preface with an acknowledgment of the country's enduring struggle with prolonged conflicts spanning the past three decades.

Somali Public Discourse: A Cesspool of Intolerance and Hatred

Since the beginning of the Sool region conflict and the signing of the infamous MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the discourse surrounding Somaliland’s independence has reached unprecedented levels of polarization among Somalis.

Somalia’s Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Was Long Overdue

This week, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) took a decisive step by imposing a ban on the production, import, export, manufacture, trade, and use of single-use plastic bags in Somalia starting June 30, 2024.

Going to Morocco: The Latest Somali Social Media Trend Raises Moral Questions

In Somali social media, a new trend emerges every other month, providing endless entertainment.

Somalia at COP28 Recap: Key Highlights and Outcomes

After an intense two-week period marked by rigorous negotiations, this year's annual global climate summit concluded with some optimism.

Mahbub Mohamed Abdillahi

Mahbub Mohamed Abdillahi is a lecturer, researcher, and independent environmental health and safety consultant. He’s also a staff writer at Gorfayn where he writes about environmental, climate change, social, and cultural issues.