Very proud day at
#Buckingham
Palace with
@adammatan
representing the Somali culture at Buckingham Palace as he picks up
#OBE
. It was great seeing and taking pictures with
@HKane
who also received his MBE from the Duke of Cambridge today.
The moral of the Selfie: El Salvador exists & we must all change the way we do things in politics because selfie will have more appeal than the substance of a political speeches, the message to UN, let's change with our times. A bold, & creative move.
@nayibbukele
#ElSalvador
Hanna Yusuf‘s family released below statement following the sudden and unexpected death of our beloved sister
@HannaAYusuf
.
A tribute to our beloved sister Hanna, an exceptional young talent, gone too early. May Allah (SWT) forgive & grant her the highest ranks of jannah. Ameen
Hanna Yusuf was laid to rest today in London.
Over 6k people prayed Janazah on her.
80 people across the media attended the Janazah today & paid their last respect.
She made a profound positive impact at a young age. Beautiful soul gone to soon, may her soul rest in peace.
Last night, the 'Jigjiga show' suddenly transformed into Somalinimo, further confirming that blood is not water. Jigjiga stands as the only Somali region where Somalinimo never fades and always shines.
“Haddii anan dhulkaygoow
Dhuux cadaawe kuu karin
Haddii anan dhulkaygoow
Thread: A family of five children and their mother) had booked tickets from London Heathrow to Mogadishu. However, upon checking in,
@qatarairways
informed them that they couldn't provide boarding passes as they didn't have a proof letter from the Somali embassy in the U.K. 1/9
“Geeridu waxay ku wacatahay qof aadan aqoon”
Brother Bana Ali—Somali basketball legend who was one of the most well loved Somali community leaders in London sadly passed away due to COVID-19 just now. He was only in his late 40’s & had no underlying issues. Ilahay uu naxaaristo.
Abdulqadir Mohamed Farah Biriq passed away this morninq from Coronavirus & was in ICU. He was quite well known & well-liked in the Somali community in London. He was a true footballer legend & will be remembered for his great contribution to the Somali sport. He will be missed.
I’m glad to say I have finished reading “The Madness of Crowds” by
@DouglasKMurray
. A refreshing glimmer of sanity in today’s Western world.
“To assume that sex, sexuality & skin colour mean nothing would be ridiculous. But to assume that they mean everything will be fatal.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
@kamadualeh
was really such a wonderful human being, full of compassion, hope, charisma & she cared so much for the betterment of Somalia & Somalis as a whole. May her soul rest in peace & patience to her family to bear this irreparable loss.
Hassan Farah (Moalim John) just passed away in London this morning from Coronavirus and was in ICU for more than a month. He was such a kind-hearted man and gentle human being who was a cherished member of the Somali community in the UK. We lost another key figure. Allah ya Rahma
It’s deeply troubling that Ashraf is being detained in Mogadishu simply for living his life according to his wishes. This kind of treatment w/o evidence or legal charges, violates fundamental human rights & reflects poorly on the city’s governance & respect for personal freedoms.
#Mogadishu
Without any legal charges or crime; the Chief of Police in Mogadishu Mahdi Mumin illegally abducted Ashraf Ali Nour, a famous TikToker and NGO employee.
For 3 days in a row, Ashraf has been in jail on suspicion of being an LGBT person without any evidence to back up
Saw this Somali brexiteer in Shepherd’s Bush backing
@BorisJohnson
while listening to old school Somali songs!
His motto is “No Brexit without Boris”.
#BackBoris
If
@HassanSMohamud
fails to take any of these steps within the next 24 hours, his actions will be perceived as mere empty words, appearing theatric and lacking substance. Otherwise, he needs to: 👇
👉 Sign the Bill to annul the illegal MOU.
👉 Expel the Ethiopian ambassador,
Amidst the world’s many griefs, miseries & there is also hope, happiness & surprising moments of beauty & love. I feel blessed beyond measure to be with my family during this difficult time as we welcome a new addition to our family (Benyamin Fidow born today, 4/6/2020 at 4:48am)
As long as our politics gives oxygen to people like this, we will continue to be viewed as primitives.
She came to the UK as an asylum seeker, claiming she ran away from violence yet she returned to Somalia to incite violence. She should be reported to
@ukhomeoffice
@metpoliceuk
Alhamdulillah, another precious new soul has entered our lives. We are grateful for the blessing of a healthy and beautiful baby boy. May his journey be filled with love, care, compassion, joy, health and the guidance of Allah (SWT). 🤲👶
#NewBeginnings
#Blessed
The Immigration Department of
#Somalia
has issued a statement to provide clear information regarding the current restrictions.
They have made a specific request to all airlines operating flights originating from Europe and America, urging them to remove any imposed limitations.
Saddened to wake up to the news of the sudden & tragic passing of my dear friend
@samiyalerew
. Hearing about her sudden death has me shocked & heartbroken.
It’s quite fitting yet so sad that she perished in a place which was very special to her for so many reasons (Mogadishu) —
President
@HassanSMohamud
is visiting Nairobi for the third time this month alone. What is the motive behind the president traveling to Kenya so frequently? As a head of state, reciprocal state visits are usually based on mutual interests, yet
@WilliamsRuto
has not visited
It is both an honour and a privilege to be awarded a scholarship from the
@AzizFndn
to study Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA at
@KingsCollegeLon
Meet Abdirashid Fidow!
He'll be studying an MA in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies
@KingsCollegeLon
👏🏽
"This course will enable me to make a positive impact to underrepresented British Muslims in politics which has caused long-term structural and systemic inequalities."
It's vital, given the UAE's involvement in this illegal MoU &
#Ethiopian
aggression, the Somali govt needs to reevaluate its agreement/partnership with the UAE.
#Somalia
should completely sever all ties to safeguard its interests & sovereignty.
“Waa baahanahay baqti looma cuno”
#JusticeForShukriAbdi
rally gets underway at the
@HouseofCommons
. Hundreds R calling for justice after the death of a 12y/o Somali girl. Her body was found on 27th June w/ the authorities remaining intent on refusing to recognise the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death
Oh, how refreshing to see yet another example of merit-based hiring in Somali politics! It's always great when the most qualified person for the job just happens to be the President's daughter (Ivanka Hassan), a relative, or someone from Dam Jadiid.
This is a resounding assessment of our current political climate. We are farming on the dissert and expecting a good harvest. This is the realist thing I’ve heard an MP say — and as long as we have such MPs around there is hope for
#Somalia
.
Last night, Deni threatened to invite Ethiopia to his inauguration unless HSM halts today's resolution on constitutional amendments. His focus isn't on Somalia's territorial integrity or the interests of Puntland but solely on his personal agenda & vendetta against HSM & his govt
Clan/Qabiil cannot coexist with state building. Its an outdated way of thinking and does nothing apart from devaluing our somalinimo and our commonality. 22 years of clan federalism has proven that to be a failed idea. Those who still believe are delusional and far from reality.
Our people are as naive as our politicians.
#Ethiopia
was a supportive brotherly nation when
@M_Farmaajo
signed a tripartite economic agreement involving
#Somalia
, Ethiopia, and
#Eritrea
, which included our ports. Now, when the same deal is signed again, suddenly Ethiopia is seen
The pictures taken of Ethiopian Prime Minister & Northern Somalia’s quisling are just that— empty pictures.
@AbiyAhmedAli
knows very well that Ethiopia has no coastline as do Uganda & many other African countries. He also knows that even colonial Britain that gifted Somali
.
@airfrance
lost both my wife's, my son's and my luggage, despite delaying our flight for hours. Nothing has been found and we arrived at our hotel with nothing to wear. We're not sure how they expect us to enjoy our holiday. This has been the worst flight experience.
No wonder why Roble is being accused of corruption. Roble surrounded himself with not only the most corrupt, but also the most incompetent individuals -the likes of Abdullahi Noor who was extremely poor a decade ago but today considers himself as one of Mogadishu’s millionaires.
Following the attempted coup against the state instiutions & takeover of the OPM/Cabinet, let us wake up to the realities. Farmajo may not be well versed the unique challenges of fragile & conflict-affected states, He said either my way or no way and non is acceptable to Somalis
A very threatening tweet and quite embarrassing for the country too.
How does an Assistant Secretary which is generally one of the ‘lowest level "secretarial" positions appointed directly by another president’ speaking to a head of state like this?
I spoke today with Somalia’s President
@M_Farmaajo
about the urgent need to stop escalatory rhetoric and actions. I stressed security forces should remain neutral. I urged him to support PM
@MohamedHRoble
in convening the NCC and completing credible elections quickly.
.
@MohamedHRoble
needs to step aside and allow the investigation to be conducted and completed. So far, he is not only incriminating himself but obstructing justice and preventing the truth from coming out.
@SomaliPM
@MohamedHRoble
is protecting the integrity of
#Somalia
’s indirect election from those who wants to rig it & their proxies.
He is not a candidate or working for one.
He has been frustrated, undercut and is under attack.
Undermining the PM is a gain for Al Shabaab.
What is there to commemorate about a murderer and someone who was the architect of our society's downfall and the source of our never-ending disaster?
We can’t progress as a society if our thieves, criminals/corrupt individuals/politicians are protected, nurtured & celebrated
If someone of this calibre & contribution to Somali society, who is also an internationally celebrated figure, can have her property seized illegally by the Chairman of the
@Golaha_shac_JFS
, the second-highest ranking person in the country, what chance do ordinary citizens have?
It has been three days since
#Ethiopia
's blatant aggression against
#Somalia
's integrity and sovereignty, with repeated attempts to alter the territorial status quo by intending to annex Somalia's Red Sea territory.
The question is : Where does
#China
stand regarding this
The elephant in the room that requires our attention is the extensive involvement of the
#Emirates
driving and orchestrating this illegal deal. 👇
1.
#Ethiopia
procured ships from Italy, prompting the question: who funded this acquisition? It was the UAE.
2.
#France
supported
Ali Harare eloquently emphasised that as long as your clan is not in power or in
@TheVillaSomalia
or not receiving financial support, you are not interested in sovereignty, wadanimo, Somalinimo, and gobannimo — it's all a facade.
Can anyone believe that a person w/ such clan-based beliefs could hold a position as crucial as the Director of the Data Protection Authority? He isn't even attempting to conceal his biases & animosity. How can he be entrusted w/safeguarding citizens' private data?
@MaxamadRoyal
This tragic cartoon is priceless. It reveals a sad truth & troubling reality. Not sure whether the presidentship of Somalia is cursed or not but something is NOT right, whoever becomes president always changes for the worse & the quality of our politicians are deteriorating daily
Somalia is at a critical crossroad -our piece here highlights the obstacles/challenges that have curtailed Somalia’s progress -while also setting out the political direction that is necessary for a progressive & stable Somalia. Pls read, enjoy, & share.
Jamal Osman, a certified terrorist sympathiser who built his career by benefiting from sympathising with Al-Shabaab and glamorising terrorism, promoting dangerous ideologies, has been arrested in
#Garowe
,
#Somalia
. If this is true, I hope he receives a long, long sentence.
For the past 34 years, Ethiopia has been promoting Ethiopian nationalism among Somalis. The 'leaders/politicians' in SL, many of whom are shy Ethiopians, sympathisers, and Ethiopian agents, have been misleading the Somali people in northern Somalia & serving Ethiopian interests.
This is a complete betrayal to the people of Gedo’s trust & history will not forgive all those who made such a decision. Speaker Madoobe met with
#UAE
Ambassador to Somalia yesterday. And today he magically came to this decision.
The impact of this decision will be devastating.
BREAKING: The new leadership of the Lower House of Somali parliament certifies the 16 lawmakers elected in El-Wak as legitimately-elected representatives of Gedo region - statement.
“Shacabka Mogadishu break your silence”.
Are you urging violence? It sounds like you are trying to incite civil war from the comfort of your western home.
Portraying Somaliland as a beacon of democracy is inaccurate and misleading because Somaliland Senate has never undergone an elected or selected process since 1993. The parliamentary election was held after a 19-year gap & presidential elections have never been conducted on time.
A failed British politician who is trying to make a living by telling the Somaliland authorities what they want to hear.
Gavin is a second rate Conservative politician who failed to get on in British politics and was fired from his job twice for being incompetent and mendacious.
It was a real honour to join Dr Edna Adan and Dr Essa Kayd to talk about UK’s relationship with Somaliland and how we need to recognise Somaliland independence.
#somaliland
Ismail and Solo, notorious for their role as purveyors of misinformation, have repeatedly spread falsehoods across public platforms. Their audacity to host a space claiming to address the issue of countering fake news and misinformation is not just ironic but deeply repugnant.
For years,
#Puntland
has been threatening to leave
#Somalia
, using it as a bargaining chip. However, they lack historical precedent for independence, unlike
#Somaliland
. This suggests their threat is likely just a tactic to gain special treatment for
#Puntland
.
The Speaker of Somali Parliament's actions of stealing with impunity is a clear example of the corruption and lack of accountability that has plagued Somalia for far too long. It's no wonder that justice is often elusive in such an environment.
#JusticeForFatimaJibrell
@SomaliPM
Deni & Puntland's political elite's silence is driven by political differences with HSM.
A) This suggests that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of
#Somalia
hold no value for them.
B) They believe this crisis doesn't directly impact
#Puntland
& is seen as HSM's problem
This shows Somalis are distant from forgiveness. We harm each other physically & emotionally. Thieves & the most corrupt individuals, those who offer the highest bribes & those with criminal records are sworn into public office. They then reward those behind our downfall & misery
It is deeply concerning to see someone of this caliber/contribution to Somali society being denied justice by those in power. Her rightful property has been illegally seized by the second-highest ranking person in
#Somalia
for decades. What chance do ordinary citizens have?
What influenced Gudlawe to get rid of this hero? Certainly, it's not a good political or military decision. There must be other motives that influenced this decision, such as money, etc. From Puntland to S/land to Gedo to Hirshabelle, “Somali Heshiis ah” sounds like a pipe dream.
It is truly disheartening to witness one's own government turning away, especially when you've been striving to project
#Somalia
positively on the world stage. For far too long, Somalia has been unfairly painted as a burden to the world. 1/
🚨
Please take a moment to read and share this important message about the mistreatment of two vulnerable Somali sisters under the care of
@FedasilBelgium
,
#Belgium
's agency for asylum reception. They are facing severe neglect and abuse.
Renowned
@BBCSomali
Service broadcaster and journalist Abdullahi Haji has been missing since yesterday and any help in circulating this poster will be highly appreciated.
Kindly RT.
In the meantime, If you have any information, please contact the numbers on the leaflet.
Many folks who either worked or currently working for
@TheVillaSomalia
are not fit for purpose. Many of them have not been chosen for their competence or education rather their complete loyalty and absolute devotion to flawed narcissist politicians. This video is proof of that.
Even though your time on the job is temporary, if you do a good enough job, your work there will last forever. The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind.
In the words of Idowu Koyenikan & John Allston, I leave
@TheVillaSomalia
with head held high
Leadership style is earned through decades of civic activism, a skill set
@M_Farmaajo
never had. I can only encourage
@HassanSMohamud
to continue this approach, as it informs and invites people to
@TheVillaSomalia
's thinking and approach to policy and politics—open politics.
Could anyone believe this person holds a parliamentary position & was Deputy Speaker of Kenya's National Assembly (2008-2013).
He previously claimed that Western powers, including the US & EU along with certain regional countries, have interests in preventing Al-Shabab's defeat.
Somaliland actually ticks all the box for a nation. Separate laws, currency, army, economic policy and foreign. It's a political reality that cannot be ignored.
To bring them back would require stroke of genius & political imagination. Guuleysta - Horay usocda reer
#Somaliland
I am so glad that the first
#Somaliland
batch of the Taiwan scholarship recipients of 2021 safely arrived
#Taiwan
.
First time such a big number of Somaliland student community in Taiwan. The second batches of students will soon make their travel to Taiwan.
It's that time of year again, we are 11 years old today and what a journey it has been. On this day, 11 years ago, 17th, January, 2010, the Anti-Tribalism Movement was established by a group of young Somalis who wanted to fight tribe-based discrimination & inequalities.
#ATMis11
“Being a rich, white man has certainly helped him. He has been afforded every privilege that his race, sex and class could provide”. This is excellent, by
@garyyounge
. Boris Johnson’s white privilege: imagine he was a black woman? …
Why would
@TheVillaSomalia
stoop so low as to photoshop Farmajo? Such deceitful tactics erode trust, integrity & the credibility of their messages, damaging HSM's reputation. (The right photo was shared on 22nd Jan by
#VillaSomalia
& the left one was posted yest. by
@ShAbdiHersy
)
It's clear that some MPs are more focused on serving
#Ethiopia
's interests and aspirations rather than
#Somalia
's. The Somali people deserve leaders who prioritise their nation's well-being over external agendas.
This is unacceptable and a betrayal of the Somali people.
Have these people ever worked in an office before? What public officials in such high positions post photos of themselves for public consumption? It seems they’re happy just to be there, while a lot of work is waiting for them unless they have no work at all but photo sessions.
This BBC doc reveals the UAE's mercenary death squads targeting civil-societal activists in Yemen under the guise of 'counter-terrorism.' They were hired/funded by the UAE govt to conduct targeted killings of politicians, lawyers, Imams, activist journalists & many more in Yemen.
It would be wise for you to check your IQ, as there are many perceived question marks. You might be surprised by the results. Please also report back to us.
Cc
@AbdinasirSola
@Shexiheaux
I’ve contacted w/ the school, the school informed me that they’re aware of the incident and they’re investigating as matter of urgency. They’ve already received a number of complaints & just released the above statement, Thanks to
@Shexiheaux
for bringing this to public attention
We stand w/
@AhmedMoFiqi
! His reforms are exactly what Somalia needs: ending MP abuse of Diplomatic Passports, shutting down visa smuggling & hiring based on merit not nepotism/qabiil. He’s fighting for transparency & a stronger global presence for Somalia. Let’s rally behind him
The
@MiddleEastInst
has failed to do its research to ensure that the people they give platforms to are not hateful or divisive.
@GuledWiliq
is a known troll with a clear agenda of spreading hatred towards specific Somali clan (Darood). We need to call him out for his hate & lies.
Who is contributing to the Laascanood crisis? "nearly 2,000 former SNA troops from the Harti and Marehan clans of Darod — including the Haramcad, Duufaan, & Gorgor military and police units trained by Turkey — are contributing to destabilizing Somaliland"
It's ironic that when leaders of Puntland feel aggrieved, it's obvious they only make two trips: to Addis Ababa and the UAE.
Hasn't “the mother of federalism”
made any friends beyond these two for more than two decades?
Puntland's leadership and politicians need to seek
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, warmly received a senior ministerial delegation led by Puntland's Minister of Finance, Mohammed Farah Mohammed, at his office today.
Why does the president think foreign policy is key when all the problems in
#Somalia
is largely internally and no functioning government has yet been established by the new executive. A case of misplaced priorities.
This requirement has resulted in widespread confusion & frustration among British citizens who plan to travel to Somalia. It appears that individuals traveling from the U.K. to Somalia are now obligated to acquire a letter from the Somali embassy which carries a cost of £100. 2/9
.
@MoBareMohamud
is a known human trafficker who has smuggled numerous people to Europe through his ministry. He needs to be fired immediately, as he is not worthy of being a minister and must be held accountable for his actions. His corruption runs deep in every sense.
The most disturbing part of
@HassanSMohamud
’s response is his lack of remorse or any sign of compassion for the victims and their families.
He politicising Kenya’s atrocities & bombardment in Gedo & jumps to justify their aggression & killings of innocent/vulnerable civilians.
#Somalia
urgently needs a skilled FM to skillfully execute the nation's foreign policy and engage thoughtfully with global partners regarding
#Ethiopia
's illegitimate actions. At this critical juncture, two individuals come to mind: Minister
@Somalia4IGAD
and Minister
@AmbGamal
.
Fantastic to visit
@10DowningStreet
with my ATM colleagues and ATM Fellows. An absolutely valuable discussion and recommendations from the Fellow’s. Indeed it was an enthralling and enriching experience.
#ATMFellowship
Of course, we had to get an obligatory picture! 😊
To all those who doubted me, my prediction from January about Deni visiting Addis has come true.
Deni is, has been & will always be a traitor. He'd rather be an errand boy for the Habashida & travel to Addis Ababa than to Mogadishu where he's supposed to serve his constituents.
Puntland is the sole federal member not supporting the federal government’s stance on Ethiopia's illegal attempt to annex our sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Don’t be surprised if Said Deni visits Addis Ababa after his inauguration seeking blessings & approval from Abiy.
It's sad that some still see national matters only through their clan's lens. Who cares if they are all from the same clan or if someone from your clan isn't part of the delegation? What truly matters is their ability to lead and represent our national interests.
We're fundraising £50,000 to rehabilitate Kalcad Road in Xargaga, 20 km north of Las-Anod. Heavy rains have made the road dangerous, causing cars to crash. Funds will go towards fixing slopes, dry river crossings, & installing drainage. Pls share & donate!
Certainly,
#Somalia
made a mistake by joining the EAC). Here is the piece I wrote in Sept, arguing that the disadvantages of Somalia joining the EAC outweigh the benefits.
‘Is Somalia’s Quest for Membership of the EAC Premature?|
@theelephantinfo
It seems
@HESaidADeni
views
#Puntland
as his own personal entity & using the official X account for such personal matters only reinforces that perception.
Imagine if
@HassanSMohamud
did the same—there would undoubtedly be a public outcry over the misuse of official channels.
Brother
@Moadow
, Good luck in the election! You will make an excellent MP!
Wajir South should be lucky to have you as their MP. I’ll be cheering you on from London. May Allah guide you to victory!
Anyone surprised about why Puntland and its political elites are silent on
#Ethiopia
's violations of
#Somalia
’s sovereignty, here you go!
They believe that Ethiopia's aggression & attempts to annex Somalia's territory are issues for HSM. They choose to support Ethiopia silently.
Mr. President, you assigned her to a very prominent public role (acting as the foreign minister), despite her having no defined duties other than being your daughter. Holding a position in the govt or working for the state is a privilege, not an inherent right of any individual.
The Kalcad Road is a crucial lifeline for many towns and villages traveling to and from Las-Anod. We urgently need your support to raise £50,000 to keep this vital route safe and accessible.
Donate What You Can
Every bit helps.
You can explain that the person in the black suit was a well-loved democratic leader, whereas the one in the white suit, initially a presidential guard, orchestrated a coup, ruled dictatorially for 21yrs until the country's collapse, earning the title "father of misery politics.
.
@sabrinaelba
graciously hosted a celebratory dinner to mark the grand opening of the Somali embassy in the U.K. with delicious food from Savannah and beautiful Somali music.
#EmbassyOpening
Welcome back,
#Somalia
’s Jeremy Paxman—a nod to the return of a journalist known for tough, direct questioning and holding those in power, or those who aspire to it, accountable.
Looking forward to some sharp, uncompromising interviews.
@AbdikarimAKaar