Often, we use formal titles to address certain individuals in society, not because we like them, but rather we want to recognise and acknowledge their real and documented achievements.
In the last seven months since the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmud declared war against al-Shabaab, the Al Qaeda allied terror group in Somalia, many major issues changed including the group’s status across the country.
For the past three decades, Somalia has remained at the top echelon of climate vulnerable countries, despite historically being one of the least global greenhouse gas contributing countries.
When it comes to Somali TikTok or Somali media in general anything can go viral without any rhyme or reason. Ostensibly interesting stories become thing of the past in short view days, while dull ones stay on our collective timelines for weeks.
The year 2012 marked the rebirth of Somalia as Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's nascent administration was the first without the word 'transitional' in its title since 2000.
In the last few months, the issue of opioid addiction among Somali youth has come to light, and there are questions about how the government is handling it.
Often, we use formal titles to address certain individuals in society, not because we like them, but rather we want to recognise and acknowledge their real and documented achievements.
