The Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA), a semi - arid to arid region, is highly vulnerable to global climate change and variability. Home to approximately 333 million people, with over 234 million living in rural areas and endowed with rich…
Smartphones have become essential tools for students, offering numerous benefits. However, their widespread use has raised concerns about negative impacts on academic performance and overall well-being. This study examines the impact of smartphone use on secondary school students in Jalalaqsi…
This study examines Somali parents' experiences with school-home cooperation in Norwegian primary schools, highlighting systemic barriers to meaningful participation. Through focus group interviews, the research reveals how language challenges, cultural misunderstandings, and exclusion from decision-making structures hinder effective collaboration. Despite…
Intergovernmental relations (IGR) play a central role in building a stable Somali state: solid cooperation between the Federal Government and the Federal Member States reduces political tension, promotes effective service delivery and prevents fragmentation. Yet federal and state leaders often…
Somalia is transitioning from an indirect electoral model to a direct voting system to strengthen democracy and enhance political legitimacy. While this shift promotes equality and citizen participation, it faces significant challenges, including insecurity, weak institutions, and political fragmentation. Challenges
The AU established the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as the first regional peacekeeping mission to intervene in Somalia. On 31 March 2022, it was replaced by the African Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which was given a transitional…
Sentencing is defined as the final pronouncement of a court after both parties present their cases before it. On the other hand, Sentencing Guidelines area standard procedure followed when passing a sentence to a convict after considering both the mitigating…
Land degradation, characterized by a continued decline in the functionality and productivity of ecosystems due to human activities, poses a significant challenge in Somalia, particularly affecting small- scale farmers and their agricultural lands. The study identified a widespread prevalence of…
This paper delves into the leadership culture of President Adan Abdulle Osman (1908 - 2007) to extract valuable insights for the reconstruction of the Somali state. His peaceful power transfer in 1967 marked him as a pioneering democrat in Africa,…
The environment of Somalia is under increasing strain due to deforestation, desertification, and water scarcity. MIS, which involve the systematic collection and processing of data, can significantly contribute to mitigating these issues by offering real-time data and insights that guide…