Nuradin Dirie
@Nuradin
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I met
@engyarisow
(posing unmistakably for the camera) in 1978. He was a classmate of my elder brother Hilal Dirie (with the checkered shirt), since then he was an elder brother, a friend and a colleague. Ilaahoow kuu naxariiso.
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477 years ago today the Sultan of the Somalis Imam Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Gazi - Axmed Gureey passed away having defended the Adal and the Red Sea for 16 years from European and Abyssinian forces. He was succeeded by Amir Nur ibn Mujahid to continue the struggle
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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56 years ago today in 1964, the Teacher's College Lafoole was inaugurated. Most Somalis under 50, owe their education to the teachers of this college and their students. We celebrate our teachers that continue to educate our children despite the pandemic.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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66 years ago today, Somali flag was adopted. I had the privilege to grow around Mohamed Awale Liban, our next door neighbour and the founder of the Somali flag design. A towering historic figure. I am thankful for the great memories I have of our national hero.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Did you know that 53 years ago the first democratic presidential peaceful handover of power happened in Independent Africa and in Somalia. Never doubt our credentials as pioneers nor our incredible resilience that will weather the challenges of the future.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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59 years ago today (1961), the first constitution of the Somali Republic was put to popular referendum. 1.8 million (96%) voted for the constitution and 82 thousand (4%) against. A momentous day in our history. Democracy is in our DNA and unity is our destiny.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Somali fish names I remember from school:
Tabadin(Yellow fin tuna), Dabagucun(Skip jack), Taraaqad(Mackerel), Ceydi(Sardine), Sumaan(Grouper), Qardabo(Snapper), Sharookhis(Shrimps), Lohad(Oyster), Kaambo(Lobster), Gaxash(Emperor), Geesoole(Saw shark).
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Buug xiiso badan oo sharraxaya xeerarkii Soomaalidii hore. Xeer magaalo, beeraleey, gedisleey, reer guuraa, xeer dhallinyaro, geelleey, lo'leey, arileey, xeer colaadeed, fardooleey, bulsho, xeer guur, xeer xilo iyo xiddid, xeer suugaaneed iyo mid ergo.
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Recently concluded a mission in
#Laascaanood
representing
@Eurpeace
. Engaged with a wide array of stakeholders: from the SSC-Khatumo leadership and executive committee to the council of elders and the city’s Mayor.
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Celebrating with teachers today as I served as a teacher some 37 years ago
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It is really high time for our international partners to understand and appreciate fully that it has always been Somalis who took decisions about their electoral process in the past and will remain so in the future. Words like 'spoilers' never does anything.
@US2SOMALIA
has worked for inclusion of all views at the table in
#Dhusamareb3
, but can’t help those absent. Spoilers withholding participation sacrifice democracy for own ambitions. Parties will need to move forward with timely model agreed.
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Reading through this brief by the Somali Ministry of foreign Affairs in 1965, I get the sense of the calibre of our diplomats back then. Articulate and confident of their case. Enjoy reading the preface by the then PM, Hon. Abdirizak Haji Hussein.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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It has been 30 years today since the collapse of the Somalia state. I didn't think then it will take this long. However, the new Somalia is being built on a federal foundation precisely to avoid the whole country collapsing on one go as it did in 1991.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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It was almost a year and half before his tenure when former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the national consultative process to discuss and collectively decide on 2016 elections. It is needed more today with less time and even less conducive political environment.
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This is not Thames River, but Garowe this morning. There are Hundreds of non-perennial rivers in Puntland that become full twice a year for only three days where they all run to the Indian Ocean leaving a trail of erosions. Time to reserve and use these precious resources.
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This picture summarises what we have achieved over the last 20 years. Peaceful, timely and orderly transfer of powers. Playing with election timetables is a slippery slope to possible discord and violence. We cannot allow that to happen. Over to you Mr President
@TheVillaSomalia
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Caliyoow,
@alihwarsame
, goormaan xayiraadda caabuqa ka baxaynaa aan iska buneysannoo ducaysannee? Umadda oo dhanna Allaha ka badbaadiyo. Aamiin
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Somali fish names I remember from school:
Tabadin(Yellow fin tuna), Dabagucun(Skip jack), Taraaqad(Mackerel), Ceydi(Sardine), Sumaan(Grouper), Qardabo(Snapper), Sharookhis(Shrimps), Lohad(Oyster), Kaambo(Lobster), Gaxash(Emperor), Geesoole(Saw shark).
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Morocco waxaa ay sanadkii tamaatada ay dhoofiso oo keliya ka heshaa €511.78 million oo Euros. Maxaa aduun ka soo xaroon lahaa labada webi inta u dhexeysa oo la beero? Allow nabad noogu deeq. Aamiin.
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My expectations of the security council is usually modest, but I find it extraordinary that tonight they failed to condemn the use of the military to oppress peaceful political demonstrations in Mogadishu.
@UNSomalia
@UKUN_NewYork
@BWoodward_UN
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55 years ago today, Prime Minister Abdirizak Haji Hussein (God bless his soul), put the entire civil service of the Republic on a one year probation to weed out incompetence (l'uomo giusto al posto giusto). Somalia can do it again and weed out corruption and incompetence.
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We should go back to Somali cultural greetings during
#Coronavirus
season. Allaha na ilaaliyo.
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My niece went on bbc radio to raise awareness about the oxygen crisis in Somalia and the effort to establish an oxygen plant in galkacayo hospital. Please support this noble cause.
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As I look forward to fly again, I am reminded 57 years ago today, Somali Airlines was established. 50-50 partnership with
@Alitalia
My last flight with our national carrier was Mogadishu/Rome in 1989. It was very pleasant. I want the blue star to fly again.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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60 years ago on this day in 1960, Somali leaders met in Mogadishu for the proclamation of union between Somali territories. They agreed the two territories (The Trust Territory and the British Protectorate) will be united on 1st July 1960.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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As
#somalis
we only need to look at shinning examples within ourselves.
#Puntland
represents stability, prosperity and most importantly the unity of Somalia. Hambalyo
#Puntland22
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The day the two Nuradin(s) met was also the day the younger Nuradin had an idea for a novel. The experienced Nuradin listened attentively, had a lot of tips, encouragement and advice. A decade and so on, still working on it!
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Dacwaddii iyo go'aankii Maxkamadda Aduunku waxaa ay muujisey in dhammaan dowladihii soo marey Soomaaliya, si kastoo ay u kala duwanaayeen una durufeysnaayeen, ay ahaayeen kuwo si ammaano leh u dhowrey una ilaaliyey xuduudaha qaranka Soomaaliyeed cir, dhul iyo badba.
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I welcome the talks expected between the Federal Government and Somaliland. It is only through talks and dialogue between the Federal Government and its constituent parts and through respect to agreements and each other, that we are going to take Somalia as a whole forward.
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To my fellow Somalis, in the face of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU, we must stand united and strong. This is a direct challenge to our sovereignty, and it's crucial that we collectively oppose any threat to our territorial integrity with unwavering determination.
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53 years ago today, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia started a 4 day state visit to Somalia on the invitation of President Sharmarke. This was the beginning of pro-Arab political alignment for Somalia. A lot has changed since. It is time for reflection
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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I congratulate
@HarunMaruf
continuing doing his job ethically and professionally despite threats by Somalia's intelligence agency. That is the best response.
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With the confirmation of first cases of
#Coronavirus
in both our neighboring countries in
#Kenya
and in
#Ethiopia
, I call upon Somali authorities both Federal and State to start their measures to ban Khat (Qat) importation from both countries. .
@Abukarawale
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My latest op-ed about the deteriorating security situation in Somalia.
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56 years ago today, the World Muslim Congress met in Mogadishu to give support to the independence of Somali territories in Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti. Somalia followed a path of diplomacy and was able to attract a wide ranging support to its case.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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On this father's day, I am honouring my late father, Honourable Aden Dirie. Gave his life to the freedom struggle, served as a civil servant, member of parliament and member of the last democratic government. His last words "Aabo never give up on Somalia".
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Old Somali postcards from my files. Each one of them has carried a precious message/memory for me from back home, while I was abroad, at the time when Somalia was peaceful. I am glad I kept them. It refreshes my memories and keeps the hope alive. I hope you will enjoy them.
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Somali history is a tapestry of resilience and unity. We stand united in safeguarding our nation's integrity, just as our ancestors did.
#SomaliUnity
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Today, I am celebrating the life of late Somali Ambassador Yusuf Mohamed Ismail “Bari Bari”, who led the international effort to pass the resolution establishing June 13th as International Albinism Awareness Day. A great humanitarian and a great diplomat.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Personal ambition to hang on to power is what led to the collapse of the second Somali Republic in 1991. Former President
@M_Farmaajo
should take lessons from recent Somali history and leave before the collapse of the third Republic. It is not too late.
@TheVillaSomalia
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The bravery of the people of Laascaanood in defending Somalia's unity is a testament to the resilience and strength of the Somali people. Let us stand together and support them in their noble struggle.
#SomaliaUnites
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Hundred years ago this month, the British Royal Air Force shelled and destroyed Taleh, the headquarters of the great Sayyid Mohamed Abdille Hassan. The Darwish State was lost then, but the sprit of their struggle - a united, stable, independent and peaceful Somalia continues.
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Goodness. 5 billion Kenya Shillings a day or 50 million USD a day being siphoned off from Somalia. This should never be allowed ever again. Somalia also needs to recalculate it's GDP because that is about 18.3 billion USD a year.
@DrBeileh
@Abukarawale
GoK promises to step up talks with the Federal Government of Somalia to seek the lifting of the embargo on Kenyan khat (miraa), which was imposed by Somalia as part of its COVID-19 containment measures. The ban has seen Miraa traders record a cumulative loss of Kshs. 5b a day.
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Very historic day indeed for Somalia and for Africa. I am particularly grateful of my involvement and contributions from when it was just an idea to today when it is real. The work is not over yet and I am equally committed to completing the next phases as well
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Today we mourn the dark day of assassinating the second President of our young Republic and the beginning of the end of our democracy and freedom. May Allah rest his soul in eternal piece.
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Lamadaya, iskushuban and Gerbeda waterfalls in Somalia are only some of the few waterfalls I had the privilege to enjoy. I wonder how many are in the Golis mountains? Apparently several. I plan to see them all.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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What is happening today in
#Puntland
is a living proof that our people in
#Somalia
are ready and hungry for democracy.
#PuntlandElection
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Join me in a vital conversation about Climate change, conflict, and famine in Somalia at University College London on February 2nd. Book your spot via the link below. Both online and offline available.
#Somalia
#ClimateChange
#Conflict
#FamineAwareness
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In this week of our 60th anniversary of independence, I am celebrating the fathers of our democracy. They built strong foundations. From unification, constitutional settlement, external relations, key governance institutions, legislations and infrastructure.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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We are in a very dangerous situation. The frmr president is committed to engineer an illegitimate extension. For a year, he has frustrated all attempts of reconciliation. We recently learned from other theatres what a committed President, even in advanced democracies, could do.
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My oral evidence yesterday to the Foreign Affairs Committee of UK Parliament
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20 years ago today, the begining of reconstituting the Somali Republic started in Djibouti. President Abdiqasim Salad Hassan was elected as the TNG President. We are still continuing along that road. We made huge progress and we never looked back ever since.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Playing a Russian roulette with our future is taking the country to the brink. Today it is not about elections or re-elections anymore but rather the preservation of our Republic - and those who have taken us this far cannot surely be part of the solution.
I welcome
@_AfricanUnion
to take a leading role in facilitating an election process in which every citizen elects their representatives through free and fair elections. All Somali stakeholders will actively participate in the dialogue on the future of our democracy.
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I am celebrating the life of late Somali Ambassador and my brother, Yusuf Mohamed Ismail “Bari Bari”, who led the international effort to Establish June 13th as International
#Albinism
Awareness Day. A great humanitarian and a great diplomat. May he rest in peace.
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Qof waloow Ramadaankan deriskaaga isu xilsaar. Allaha na wada badbaadiyo.
@AmbAmerico
@Fatumaabdulahi
@AAbdishakur
@Aynte
@ASalwe
@HarunMaruf
@abdirizakatosh
@Abukarawale
@DrMaryanQasim
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Someone should tell this pseudo-academic that Somalia had a glorious history, has a dynamic presence and will have a golden future. We will overcome our current challenges and will not take notice from the likes of him.
For God’s sake, Somalia is beyond reclamation. Post-colonial’s Humpty Dumpty has reached its nadir. Let’s face facts — neighboring states need to DISMEMBER so-called Somalia and take all of its parts for the sake of the world
@HonAdenDuale
@ahmednasirlaw
@WMutunga
@KoinangeJeff
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I've been involved in political transitions in Somalia for the past 20 years, IC were useful then when they had accurate reading of the situation. Today they seem to be statement-happy in the dark. Somali stakeholders must continue their deliberations regardless. They know better
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Ma og tahay in Soomaaliya leedahay afar webi oon istaagin - Shabeele, Jubba, Dawa iyo Ewaso Ng'iro (oo magac Soomaaliyeed u baahan). Dhererkooda inta ay Soomaaliya ka maraan waxaa ay ku sii dhow yihiin inta ay tahay dhererka badda Soomaaliyeed.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Not taking any chances, former Prime Minister Omar Sharmarke being tested at Garowe Airport after he landed. PM sharmarke here to participate in Puntland conference.
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Aad baan u xusuusaa maalintaas. Anigoo ahaa Bare wax ka dhiga Dugsiga Sare ee Xamar ayaan ardeydeyda tusey akhbaartaas weydiiyeyna qofka doonaya in uu mustaqbalka noqdo dhakhtar wandaha qala. Alhamdulilah waan arkey kuwii gaarey hamigaas. Marwalba dhiirageli jiilka soo koraya.
Dr.Maxamud Maxamed Xayd oo Hadda kunool magaalada
#Boosaaso
ayaa waxaa Journal ka Xidigta October lagu soo daabacay qalliin uu wadnaha uga sameeyay wiil dhaawac wadnaha ka gaaray 1986 .. goobtana waa Isbitaal
#Digfeer
#Dal_Iyo_Dad
baan laheen.
@alihwarsame
X/S Dr.Abdisamad.
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Congratulations to Skeikh Aadan Madoobe for winning the Speakership of the house of the people of the
#FederalParliamentSomalia
. A victory for Somalia.
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3 yeast on, it is my view that the political stability of our country is on a life support. It is the last window for our federal leaders to change approach because the current one is not working.
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Today we mourn the dark day of assassinating the second President of our young Republic and the beginning of the end of our democracy and freedom. May Allah rest his soul in eternal piece.
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I always had faith in Puntland's capacity to resolve its disputes. Tonight's announcement in settling electoral disagreements and forging a politically agreed upon path forward is a shining example of effective collaboration and resilience.
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Congratulations to the President-elect
@HassanSMohamud
. A historic election in a historic day. Congratulations too to all Presidential candidates who all did their level best to lead our nation.
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Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable. We call for respect and non-interference in our affairs. Our commitment to peaceful solutions stands, but Somalia's borders are inviolable.
In my remarks today during the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the non-aligned movement, I reiterated that landlocked countries face insurmountable challenges hindering their ability to fulfill the demands of their people for adequate and sustained livelihoods and
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Very proud of Deqa Dirie the champion of environmentalism in Somalia.
Meet
#Garowe
’s Deka Dirie, a vibrant and busy
#Somali
activist who is doing what she can to help improve the
#environment
in
#Puntland
- from raising awareness to recycling and planting - all with great success. Read more about her efforts here:
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Does any one know/aware of any other public infrastructure of such magnitude entirely funded and constructed by the community anywhe in Africa? I can't think of any.
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I personally worked with
@DrTedros
and I was always struck by his integrity, humility and humanity. He is doing his very best since the beginning of
#COVID19
. Keep up the good work and we stand with you.
#IStandWithDrTedros
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In the last 20 years the biggest political victory we have achieved has been: the acceptance that leadership is a relay race. That victory is in jeopardy today and the whole country is in danger as a consequence.
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Congratulations to the newly elected President Deni and Vice President Lugatoor. Their experience is invaluable for leading the next chapter of Puntland.
@Eurpeace
is grateful to have played a role in supporting the mediation efforts that contributed to these peaceful elections.
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Old Somali postcards from my files. Each one of them has carried a precious message/memory for me from back home while I was abroad at the time when Somalia was peaceful. I am glad I kept them. I hope you will enjoy them.
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It has been 20 years today since I lost my father. Hon. Aden Dirie Mohamed. He dedicated his life to the liberation struggle, served as a politician and as a senior civil servant.
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The politics of exclusion did not work in the past and I don't see it working now either.
Xukuumadda JFS waxay go’aansatay in la guda galo hirgalinta doorashooyinka si aan waqti kale looga lumin shacabka Soomaaliyeed.
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Today we mourn the dark day of assassinating the second President of our young Republic and the beginning of the end of our democracy and freedom. May Allah rest his soul in eternal piece.
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The President of Puntland will be making major policy statement on the situation of Somalia tonight at 19:00 Hrs. It will be live on Puntland TV.
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The fundraising for brothers and sisters in Beledweyn is in full swing today in Garowe. Please chip in.
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In my own lifetime, I have seen the official name of our country change 3 times. I was born when it was the Somali Republic, it changed and I grew up during the Somali Democratic Republic and today it is the Federal Republic of Somalia. Hope we have changed for the last time.
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Returning to the British Library is always a pleasure, a tradition I've cherished for nearly 30 years. Each visit unveils new treasures and old favourites, reminding me of the endless wonders of knowledge and history. It's a sanctuary for the curious mind. I dream of the day
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Very proud of this young Somali Doctor from UK stepping in to safe lives in Somalia. You are a hero in this fight.
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It is about time to become a coastal nation.
Did you know that
#Somalia
has the longest coastline in
#Africa
, the longest in the
#Arabworld
, the third in the
#Muslimworld
and the 37th globally?
#Somalia_speaks
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Waxaan maanta ka fikirayaa xikmaddii Allaha u naxariistee Raage Ugaas
Qab qab dhaafey bey laba qabiil, qaran ku weydaayee
Haabiilba Qaabiil markuu, qoonsaduu dilayee
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Ethiopia-Somaliland's MOU stirs debate in the Horn of Africa. What's at stake for Somalia's sovereignty? My thoughts in a new OpEd.
#Africa
#Sovereignty
#RegionalStability
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Half a century ago, the military government nationalised foreign banks including Banca di Roma, Banca Napoli, Grindlays Bank and Bank Port Said. In addition to killing the spirit of entrepreneurship, international banking system is yet to recover in Somalia.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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In this Somalia independence week, I am thinking about my mentor, Premier Abdirizak Haji Hussein Allah yarxamuh.
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Nuxurka hoggaamintu ma aha awood ku-taagleyn ee waa awood-bixin. Waa fududeyn, rajo-gellin, dabacsanaan, hal-abuurnimo iyo in laga shaqeeyo mustaqbal ku habboon dalka
Xikmadaha assaageen watee xooga lagu yeehso.
Rag Allow maxaa naga xayira waa xujo iyo yaabe!
#Dhoodaan
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In this Month 1924 Sheikh Hasan Barsame launched his famous revolt against the fascist regime. May Allah rest his soul. Barta halyeeyadiina, ha hilmaamina taariikdiina.
#waxkabarodalkaaga
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Inaa lilaahi wa inaa ileyhi raajicuun. Allaha u naxariisto siyaasi Cabdi Cabdulle Siciid (Jinni Boqor). Janatul firdawsa Allaha ka waraabiyo, umadda Soomaaliyeed oo dhanna samir iyo iimaan Allaha ka siiyo. Aamiin.
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In light of the Ethiopia - Somaliland MoU, it's crucial for the UN Envoy to firmly support the non-negotiable principle of Somalia's sovereignty and unity. The UN must unequivocally endorse Somalia's stance on safeguarding its territorial integrity. Sovereignty is not a commodity
.
@UN
Special Rep.
@CatrionaLaing1
briefed the
#UN
Security Council's latest meeting on
#Somalia
- she covered political, regional, security, humanitarian and economic topics, as well as
#humanrights
;
#women
, peace and security; and more.
Full remarks:
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واذا خاطبهم الجاهلون قالو سلاما
Haddaad la yaabantahay dhaqanka siyaasadeed ee
@M_Farmaajo
horta baro caqliyadda iyo shakhsiyadda dadka uu talada ka qaato. Waa ninkan iyo mid Canada ka soo hadla oo ku eedeeysan fara-xumeeyntq ubad ay waaliddiintood ku aamineen in uu diinta baro. Soo weli ma caymanno?
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All those brown/red stuff is the devastating soil erosion that is washing away the valuable topsoil. To prevent this we must have massive tree planting campaign all over the country
This is Buraan, Sanaag region of Puntland Somalia.
Rainy season 2019
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Congratulations to
@jacindaardern
on her re-election as Prime Minister of New Zealand. Her global leadership style seems to have struck a chord at home as well.
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Soomaaliya waa Jamhuuriyad Federaal. Dastuurku waa ku-meelgaar. Dhameystirkiisu waxaa shardi u ah wadashaqeyn iyo is qancin. Wixii aan intaa aheyn waa waqti lumis iyo gacmo daalis. Soomaaliyeey ogaada Jamhuuriyaddii Dimuquraadiga Soomaaliya socotey soona noqon meyso.
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Ka faa'iideysiga kheyraadkeena dabiiciga ah waxay u baahan tahay siyaasad cad oo ka faa'iideysi keenta. Halkan ka akhri waxay ila tahay;
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