Jubba River flooded Bardere City last night after heavy rain. The death toll was five people, three of whom were from one family, while thousands lost their homes and properties.
#Somali Government should take immediate action to assistance to those affected by the flood and to help repair the channels/areas that are flooded by the river.
Somalia and Italy are reaffirming their long-standing economic partnership as the Somalia–Italy Business Week officially opens in Mogadishu. The event brings together leading Somali and Italian companies, investors, and business leaders to strengthen trade relations, explore new investment opportunities, foster knowledge exchange, and deepen economic cooperation between the two nations.
#SomaliaItaly #BusinessWeek2026 #Trade #Investment #IBSBank #EconomicCooperation
I told our Somali Referee Omar Artan that while his World Cup officiating dream may have been delayed, it has never been diminished. Long before a ball is kicked, he has already won the hearts of millions and secured his place in history.
Omar Artan has done more than unite the footballing world, he has ignited hope in every child who dares to dream beyond the horizon. Dreams may be deferred, but they are never defeated.
I extend my deepest gratitude to FIFA and CAF for recognizing and believing in his talent, integrity, and dedication throughout the years.
For a lifetime, Omar carried a whistle not as a symbol of authority, but as a commitment to fairness, justice, and the spirit of the game. He devoted himself to ensuring that football was decided by merit, yet fate denied him the stage he so richly deserved.
Today, I had the honor of hosting Omar Artan, an icon, a role model, and living proof that true greatness is not measured by the matches you officiate, but by the lives you inspire.
Omar's journey reminds us all that character outlasts circumstance, and that those who stand for fairness ultimately leave the deepest legacy
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.
The 2025 CAF Referee of the Year was "determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns" per the U.S. Department of Customs and Border Protection.
🌙(*يَوْمُ عَرَفَةَ… مَوْعِدُ العِتْقِ*)
قال رسولُ الله ﷺ: «*ما مِن يومٍ أكثرَ من أن يُعتِقَ اللهُ فيه عبدًا من النَّارِ من يومِ عرفةَ، وإنَّه لَيَدنو، ثمَّ يُباهي بهم الملائكةَ، فيقولُ: ما أرادَ هؤلاء*؟» (رواه مسلم).
دُنُوٌّ يليقُ بجلالِ اللهِ وكمالِه، بلا تشبيهٍ ولا تكييف.
*يا الله… وما أدراك ما العِتقُ من النَّار! إنَّه الفوزُ الأكبر: ﴿فَمَنْ زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ الجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ*﴾.
في عرفةَ تُفتَحُ أبوابُ الرَّحمة، وتغسلُ الدَّمعاتُ أثقالَ السنين، وقد تكونُ دمعةٌ صادقةٌ طريقًا إلى عِتقٍ لا شقاءَ بعده.
*اللهمَّ اجعلنا من عتقائِك من النَّار*.
15 دقيقة تقرأ قرآنًا.
15 دقيقة تستغفر الله سبحانه وتعالى.
استغفر، استغفر، استغفر.
أنا رأيت من الاستغفار، سبحان الله، سرعة إجابة الدعاء، والفرج، وحلّ العقد، كبرت العقد أو صغرت.
أكثر من الاستغفار، كما في الحديث عن الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم:
«من لزم الاستغفار جعل الله له من كل ضيق مخرجًا، ومن كل هم فرجًا، ورزقه من حيث لا يحتسب».
The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies was honored to participate in the unveiling of the Center for Somali Studies at Yangzhou University, the first initiative of its kind in China, represented by our Deputy Director, Dr. Abdirashid Ismail.
During the event, Dr. Ismail also presented at a seminar on the Horn of Africa situation, contributing insights on regional dynamics and policy.
This milestone advances the global study of Somalia’s history, culture, and policy while strengthening academic ties between Somalia and China.
The event coincided with the launch of an exhibition commemorating 65 years of diplomatic relations between Somalia and China, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two countries.
Two key Memoranda of Understanding were also signed: on April 7, 2026, in Beijing between the China-Africa Institute and Somali National University, and on April 9, 2026, between Somali National University and Yangzhou University, expanding opportunities for research collaboration and academic exchange.
We extend our sincere appreciation to H.E. Ambassador @DrHodanOsman for her instrumental role in making this achievement possible.
#HeritageInstitute #Somalia #China #SomaliStudies
رسمياً: الصومال يدخل مرحلة استخراج النفط مع انطلاق السفينة التركية «تشاغري بي» نحو حقل Curad-1، أول حقل نفطي في المياه الصومالية، ضمن اتفاقيات التعاون الاقتصادي والدفاعي بين مقديشو وأنقرة. خطوة مفصلية في مسار الطاقة والتنمية.
President of Galmudug State H.E. Ahmed Karie @MrQoorqoor met with the Somalia Donor Working Group and International Actors in Nairobi to discuss drought response and the Galmudug Transformation Plan reaffirming commitment to accelerated development projects.
#Galmudug#Somalia
In Nairobi, we met with the Somalia Donor Working Group and other international Actors to discuss the new Galmudug Transformation Plan, latest drought situation among other issues, reaffirming our shared commitment to accelerating development projects across Galmudug.
#Galmudug
Somalia stands at one of the most dangerous crossroads in its history. Our internal fractures deepen as Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” strikes at the core of our sovereignty. We have lived this nightmare before—the Khartoum 2006 reconciliation meeting between the legitimate government and the Islamic Courts, where radicals on both sides sabotaged a rare chance for peace. Their actions opened the door to Ethiopian military intervention and fueled the rise of Al-Shabaab. We are still living with the consequences.
Today, unity is not a slogan—it is a lifeline. The government and the opposition must meet with sincerity and patriotism, because failing to conclude an inclusive agreement may open a Pandora’s box for the dismemberment of Somalia. And we must stay vigilant: subversive forces from both the government and the opposition, some tied to foreign agendas and some afraid to lose power and privilege, are already at work. There is little doubt that the subversive plan is already underway. Somalia cannot endure another betrayal.
H.E. President @HassanSMohamud held a consultative meeting with former national leaders and opposition figures as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national cohesion and unity in the face of Israel’s violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.