I dreamt myself away this morning into taking the train from downtown Mogadishu to the port city of Kismayo for an extended weekend. I know some will say keep on dreaming - and I will answer - it is possible.
#BestWishesfor
🇸🇴
The stadium and the clouds this morning. I couldn’t help feeling nostalgic and remembering the first day day we visited when it was AMISOM Base. The message was clear that day “ Mogadishu will fall in 24 hours if we move out “ I was very worried that day - but Alxamdulilah.
Sights and Sounds of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean in Maanyo Beach in Jazeera - Wishing the Somali Nation 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 and their friends a Good Friday and a good weekend.
#EveryDaySomalia
.
If I was a YOUTH in Somalia today, I would become a construction engineer, an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, paint master or a mechanic. And if I was the owner of one of the 110 Universities in Mogadishu, I will invest and teach on this faculties because the markets needs.
Halkanii waa Mogadishu caasimada ummada Soomaaliyeed. Bada Soomaalida baaxadeeda waa 3,333 kilometers. Inaan ilaalsana kuna manaafacaadna Ilaahay ha nugu hanuuniyo Idam Alle. Jumca barakeysan.
A big day for Burhanudin my son as he graduates from high school. This marks the beginning of a long journey into becoming a productive member of society. We wish him all the best.
Business is in the DNA of Somalis. I went out to buy an adapter 4 my computer. They didn’t have the right one, but offered me a sit and started calling around and in 10 minutes, the adaptor arrived with bajaaj. I also ended up buying few other things that were not in the list 🇸🇴
An upcoming cultural retreat at shores of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean in Mogadishu. Wishing the Somali Nation and their friends a blessed weekend 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴.
Sites and Sounds from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean - Jazeera Beach Mogadishu.
#SomaliaHaNoolaato
🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 with
@AmbAmerico
and some good friends 😎😎😎
The spreading of siltic sand and rubber to increase comfort and grip marks the final stage of the football pitch of Mogadishu Stadium. The
@EU_in_Somalia
and
@NorwayInSomalia
partnered with the Somali people to wake this icon back to life.
To compliment the rehabilitation of the Mogadishu Sports Stadium, the laying of the asphalt on General Daud Road that leads to the stadium commenced this morning. Partnership between the Somali govt,
@NorwayInSomalia
and the
@EU_in_Somalia
made the project possible.
@AbdiBarud
On the rooftop of the upcoming tallest hotel on Lido Beach 15 Floors just off the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The facility will have 80 rooms all overlooking the ocean, swimming pool and a state of the art Sky Restaurant.
@AnalystSomalia
@JustAwHirsi
@ahmedvision1
Some gorgeous pure Maydi or Lubaadin ( Frankincense) arrival this morning from Puntland. Legend has it that it is the best quality in the World. May the government and God protect the trees that gives us this heavenly products.
#EverydaySomalia
.
A cool Friday afternoon in tranquil Mogadishu. This city is going in one direction - up and above. Business people are pushing the boarders with new initiatives everyday.
#UhiiliMuqdisho
Capturing the best sunset from Jazeera in Mogadishu. With the right hands and mindset, the potential of Mogadishu and overally in Somalia is unimaginable - Good evening.
Three Acacia trees were saved from the axe on the construction of the Galkaio Airport Road. Environmental safeguards is a key component on our infrastructure project.
Mogadishu Stadium will not have been complete without the official accreditation of
@FIFAcom
. This morning with the accreditation team.
@NorwayMFA
and
@EU_in_Somalia
partnered with Somali Government for the implementation of this crucial project
@NisSomalia
We have today signed an MoU with the
@ElmanPeaceHRC
. The partnership provides installation of high-breed solar electrification of the Elman Women Leadership Academy that will train women leaders in 🇸🇴. Thanks to
@NorwayInSomalia
for providing the funds.
@IlwadElman
@NisSomalia
Alx this blessed news just arrived from
@DerbyUniOnline
. I tell going back to school for an old man like me - is indeed extreme sports. But this was a fight I had to take for the environment in Somalia. I dedicated this thesis to all the 🇸🇴 Environmental Warriors🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴
The signing of a historic agreement between
@SwedeninSomalia
and
@NisSomalia
to construct the National Emergency Coordination Center in Mogadishu. This much needed center will help the coordination of emergency activities in Somalia.
Well... sorry to disappoint you Mr Governor - Mogadishu is now peaceful and ready to take in refugees from the former USA as part of our international obligations.
Mogadishu on a Friday night. I arrived in Mogadishu 10 yrs ago, upscale coffee shops, malls and restaurants were beyond my imagination. Just 10 yrs down the line, you can enjoy some decent coffee and basbuusa served with a smile at Aragsan Restaurant - one of the new additions.
Praying for civil war from the comfort of our diaspora living rooms and elite driven social media is utter irresponsibility. Politicians Hoping that the youth will turn guns on each other is evil. Bisha Ramadhan barakadeeda ha lugu duceeysto inaan dagaal noola celin.
#Dialog
Discussing ongoing and planned stabilization, social and economic devt projects with Galmudug President funded by
@NorwayInSomalia
and
@EU_in_Somalia
The state has suffered years of neglect but the recent successful political process created a new momentum for reconstruction.
On this blessed Friday - I pray and hope - one day in this blessed land of the Somalis - any woman or man will get a fair chance of leading and representing this great nation - without belonging to a certain clan or group of people - Aaminta igu kaalmeeya inshaalah.
n 2020, let's tell academic institutions that the Somali economy will need specialized workforce.We need more Plumbers. More electricians. More general mechanics. More innovators. And less of Bachelors in Public/Business Admns. Schools should answer on the demand of the mrkt.
Moving all meetings to Nairobi is a culture we have recovered from. This is slowly killing local service industry. The government should ban government meeting outside the country. They can meet in Garowe, Kismayo Baidoa etc.
@HassanSMohamud
@SomaliPM
@alihwarsame
PICTURES: A meeting between Federal and State level Information Ministries kicked off in
#Nairobi
,
#Kenya
with the agenda of improving the state media.
#Somalia
This was largest single herd of camels I have seen in Mogadishu. I thought only my clan had the capacity to gather this many in a city. Legend has it that my ancestors came from heaven with some camels. All the other Somali clans either got them as a pride price or stole them 😜
Work is progressing very well on the Mogadishu Stadium. Today an expert team from Domo Sports Grass from Belgium visited the stadium with officials from the Somali Olympic Committee. Partnership between the
@EU_in_Somalia
and
@Norway
made the recon possible.
@SomaliPM
@AbdiBarud
Completion of 2KM of phase 1 of a dual carriage tarmac road in Deyniile today. This is a complementary project to the installation of hybrid solar system for Deyniile Hospital. The government of Somalia,
@NorwayInSomalia
and local community contributed equally to this project.
il tranquillo Mogadiscio - It will not take a lot to return Mogadishu the paradise it once was. The good heads and the investment is there.
@AmbAmerico
@PeaceHotelSOM
Lasanod hospital solar system of 70.68kWp with 153.6 kWh lithium storage is back in service after complete replacement of PV inverters and storage systems, and replacement of damaged panels.
@NorwayInSomalia
continue to invest on renewable energy on health infrastructure.
This was a scene I was not sure of seeing when we started this project. I am looking forward to a full stadium hosting international tournament Inshaalah.
@NorwayInSomalia
@EU_in_Somalia
The
@SomaliPM
visited the stadium today. The last time he visited, it a a broken building with 100s of UXO In two weeks, the landmark will look more beautiful. A lot of work remains though to make it as it used to be - a sport village.
@AbdiBarud
@EU_in_Somalia
@NorwayInSomalia
The private sector has been crucial in speedy development of Mogadishu. This city can only grow. Mogadishu is one of the cities where the Somali Nation and I am talking about the 5 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 can live, work, invest and thrive irrespective of origin. My prayers are with this city.
The
@MunicipalityMog
has today launched the removal of 3 decades of garbage piles from Jazeera beach. A partnership between the government,
@NorwayInSomalia
and the Somali Chamber of Commerce have made this project possible. This will enhance investment in the area
@NisSomalia
Janaale residents with brand new market. Lower Shabelle was a major part of the bread basket of Somalia.
@NorwayInSomalia
is partnering with the Somali government and local communities to deliver on crucial economic infrastructure.
@nis_africa
Them days when my dream job was to become a fork lift driver working in a fancy warehouse. I had to go for a one month training on all kinds of fork lifts T1 - T5. I think it is ok to have different dreams jobs during your career life depending on what is available.
Mogadishu Magic. B4 you come, you scared of it. N in the first months, it get u confused and you start cursing everything abt it. And then you get used to it. And then you realize the great potential of the city and then you love it. This is Mogadishu the capital of all Somalis.
Nothing beats some fresh Somali Frankincense (Lubaan Foox) from Puntland to start the day in the office. The Aroma is soothing and legend has it that it cleanses the air. Nin oday oo xafiiska igusoo booqday wuxuu leeyahay “Puntland waxaanba looga maarmeynin Fooxaan”
The stark contrast between young Mohamed who crafted a ventilator with no support to help
#COVID
patients and the hundreds of Somali expertise in hurry to leave the country is a painful reminder of the need to have a national Dialog the best ways to build local competency.
My first attempt to give a very important interview ended like this 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Wishing the Somali Nation a very productive week ahead 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴. Let us protect our environment 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲.
#EverydaySomalia
.
Welcoming SC
@AbdikadirMohami
in undisclosed location in Mogadishu this evening. Investing in Mogadishu and the whole of Somalia was the top agendas discussed. Major investors are in town ahead of expected debt cancellation early next year. Don’t be too late to pitch.
Both Rivers Juba and Shabelle are currently at full capacity with the Shabelle flooding into the Waraaboole Canal which was expanded recently. This happens amid famine alarm bells ringing. Water resources management should be a priority for
@HassanSMohamud
government
@nis_africa
The SomalI Nations’s National Flag is slowly emerging from the rehabilitation of the Mogadishu Sports Village. The structure of the VIP is only missing the roofing. The
@EU_in_Somalia
and
@NorwayInSomalia
have stood shoulder to shoulder with the Somali people.
@AbdiBarud
Our engineers are in Laascaanod installing a 70Kvp hybrid solar system at the main hospital. Reer Laascaanod Somalida kale waxay dheeryihiin nasabnimo. Isla markiiba wa ayagii noo dhiibay shahaada sharad. Waad ku mahadsantihiin.
@nis_africa
@NorwayInSomalia
Installation of environmental friendly solar street lights and Hybrid Hospital systems are underway in Erigavo, El Afweyn, Laascaanod, Huduun, Jidali, Dhahaar, Wisil, Hobyo, Dhoobleey, Elwaq, AwDhegle and Janalale
@NorwayInSomalia
partnering with authorities for clean energy.
Let us ban the import and use of single use plastic in Somalia. The new ministry of
@MoECC_Somalia
can initiate the ban, have a dialog with the private sector. It was successfully done in Kenya and in Rwanda. Somalia with the longest coastline will truly benefit from it.
On the rooftop of an upcoming Jazeera Housing project overlooking the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on a gorgeous day when the Gu’ Rains have finally arrived in Mogadishu. The smell of the fresh raindrops is therapeutic Maashaalah. May Allahs’s peace and blessing be upon Mogadishu.
After 3 years of attending HB technical training, this girls and boys graduated with diplomas in Electrical/Solar, Mechanical and Construction.
@NorwayInSomalia
has funded the first multi year Vocational Training School in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the govt.
Travelling through my region in Ethiopia. The tour from Jigjiga to Dhagaxbuur was smooth. Dhagaxbuur is undergoing massive transformation. Camel milk in well smoked Dhakal makes the trip extra refreshing. The Somali Region has great potential.
A beautiful afternoon, a surprise traditional birthday party meets a modern one with Bun(fried coffee bean) cambuulo, falfaliir, cake.Thanks your excellency
@AmbAmerico
, Linn of Marina Beach Estate, Yussuf and His Excellency Gabeyre President of the Somali Chamber of Commerce.
A lot of good stuff happening in Mogadishu amid relative calm in the city due to improving security. This Jazeera beachfront housing by
@IBSBankSo
is one of the gorgeous addition to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Eng Yariisoow gave his life for the Somali Nation if Mohamed want to continue his good legacy of serving the nation, he deserves our devoted support. His father was a great man, we will expect more from you.
This is the devastating state of the Mogadishu sea near the Light House. Let us call for a day of cleaning as all the fish in the market pass through here.
South Galkayo hospital pays USD 7,500.00- USD 9,000.00 for energy bills. Now that burden of skyrocketing energy bills and power blackouts are no more after the installation of 59 kWp Hybrid Solar PV System.
@NorwayInSomalia
partnership with the govt on the project
@nis_africa
Today’s update meeting with Hon Khadija on Mogadishu Stadium at the Offices of the Somali Olympic Commitee. The minister stressed the involvement of the private sector in the further rehabilitation of the stadium
@AbdiBarud
It is was both a privilege and honor to meet the President of my Region His Excellency Mustafa Cagjar. The Somali Region of Ethiopia is one of the most peaceful region and investors are already converging into the region. We discussed how
@NisSomalia
can add value into the region
It is April again. Every April of every year, it is the rainy season in Africa. Promising clouds gathering over Mogadishu waters. Let us plant trees during this rainy season so that we are assured of more rains in the next season.
#PlantATree
help our
#environment
Multiple infrastructuur projects in AwDhegle consisting of a school District Administration building and solar street lights. I cant wait to see kids parading in the compound before the start of morning classes. Somali government partnered with
@NorwayInSomalia
on this project.
After a year of cleanup along the Jazeera Beach, we can now breath fresh breeze of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
@MunicipalityMog
partnered with
@NorwayInSomalia
and Chamber of Commerce to do the clean up. Investments are already emerging.
@NisSomalia
The sun doesn’t set in the Somali Peninsula 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴. Somalis are in Cambridge, in Harvard and in Congress. Somalinimo: Somali culture, blackness and Islam at Cambridge University | Education | The Guardian
This is the newly constructed Deyniile Road that will connect to the Deyniile Regional Fistula Referal Hospital. The road and the solar electrification of the hospital were funded by
@NorwayInSomalia
in partnership with funding from the community and the government
@NisSomalia
🇸🇴Celebrating 7 years of leading this good organization
@nis_africa
. The Somalia Country Team is run by 100% competent Somali women and men. The concept -Somalis can manage, be accountable and fair. The long term -this women and men will be part of the 🇸🇴 govt technocrats