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✊ Nimaan Sharafta Soomaaliyeed, Sheyna Dhaafsan Baan Ahay ✊

[Gianluigi Buffon @gianluigibuffon]

Congratulations to PSG on another great achievement! 🏆

And a special congratulations to Omar Artan.
Tonight, football gave him the stage he deserved. 👏⚽

[UEFA @UEFA]

"Don't ever stop dreaming." ✨

🇸🇴🏆From Somalia to the UEFA Super Cup, Omar Artan continues to break new ground.

As the first non-European referee appointed to take charge of the Super Cup, Omar proved that ambition, belief and hard work can take you anywhere.

“I was lucky, but I have worked hard to be here and I’m really proud.”

Full interview: https://t.co/TyDC7ncA0o

#SuperCup

[TRT World @trtworld]

A Chinese street vendor was very critical of Israel and the US during a conversation with a travel influencer, describing them as “evil” for killing women and children. She urged for peace saying it is “so much better” as she prepared food for tourists

[Sheiknor A. Qassim 🇸🇴 @SheiknorQassim]

Why the British Called Somalis “The Irish of Africa” and What It Really Meant

A term from colonial writings that has always stuck with me is “The Irish of Africa.” This was how the British referred to Somalis. The phrase feels like an odd piece of colonial slang, but tracing its origins reveals a lot about how the British viewed the Somali people.

The term first appeared in the writings of Sir Richard Francis Burton, a British soldier, scholar, and explorer from the 19th century. He was not just another colonial administrator; he spoke over 20 languages, disguised himself as a Muslim to gain entry into Mecca, and translated ancient texts. In 1856, he traveled through Somali territories and documented his experiences in First Footsteps in East Africa.

Burton described Somalis as “a nation of bards and warriors… their tongues sharper than their spears.”

He was impressed by what he found: not a subdued people, but a fiercely proud one. He observed clans that spoke in verse, engaged in heated disputes, and refused to be ruled. To him, they resembled the Irish another group the British Empire could not conquer. Both were tribal, poetic, rebellious, and impossible to govern.

However, what Burton saw as “difficult,” I see as beautiful.

He saw foes; I see identity.
He saw tribes; I see history, family, and passion.

The label “The Irish of Africa” was not meant as a compliment, but I find it empowering. It suggests that we are a people who do not easily break, who carry our heritage in our hearts, and who never lose our sense of self.

We still keep that flame alive today in our creativity, our pride, and the way we tell our stories. They gave us a name, and we transformed it into a symbol of strength.

Sheiknor A. Qassim

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

Well spoken. Somaliland’s case isn’t about ethnicity, religion, or language, it’s about governance. If Mogadishu can deliver stability, security, and fair politics, the push for separation would lose ground. The focus should be on fixing Mogadishu, not blaming Somaliland.

[Dr. C. Kâni Torun @torunkani]

Somaliland’s independence is not realistic in terms of ethnicity, religion sect and language. There is no difference between Somaliland and other parts of Somalia on above criteria. There is only one difference which is clan and federalism would perfectly suit. If every clan gets an independent state, Africa would have more than 500 states.

However, main problem with Somalia-Somaliland issue is Mogadishu. If Mogadishu solve political and security problems for other parts of Somalia, Somaliland would not have strong case for independence. So blaming Somaliland doesn’t help, let’s make Mogadishu works.

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

When you leave Real Madrid, your bag isn’t big enough for all the silverware.

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

What happens when you leave Madrid 🏆 📸

[Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad @AbdiwahabSheik7]

Removing dates and planting a bitter tree is the foolishness of Somalis.
Timir siib Tiintiin talaal waa talo xumida Somaaliyeed.

This proverb criticizes poor decision-making, implying that abandoning something beneficial (dates) in favor of something harmful (a bitter tree) is unwise. It highlights the tendency to make choices that bring more harm than good. Waxay burburiyeen dowladnimadoodii waxay ku badaleen waxaad aragtaan 😡😡

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

What a great GAME!
Madrid Derby drama again.

#HalaMadrid
#championsleague

[Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad @AbdiwahabSheik7]

The greatest enemy of Somalia is not outsiders but its own political elite. Corrupt, tribalistic, visionless, unpatriotic, and childish, they have done more damage than any foreign foe. Worse, they proud to be spies and stooges. Somalia needs a complete political overhaul before it collapses from within.

[4DialogSK @Abukar_Arman]

1/5
To exploit broken countries such as #Somalia with huge deposits of natural resources & vast territories beyond their capacity to control, predatory capitalists & rogue nations with geostrategic interests such as UAE/Israel employ that all too familiar ‘war against terrorism.’

[Daniel Haqiqatjou @Haqiqatjou]

Although Wahhabis claim to follow Ibn Hanbal and Ibn Taymiyya, they actually distort their views beyond recognition.

This is a good short video of a lecture by Dr. Sayf bin Ali al-Asri. He reads from his book al-Bid'a al-Idafiyya.

The lecture explains how Ibn Taymiyya (like many other Sufis of his era) had a permissive attitude towards the introduction of new rituals.

According to Wahhabis, such an attitude is unacceptable in that it leads to the accumulation and spread of bid'as.

Obviously, I agree it is very important for Muslims to be cautious about bid'a.

But what did Ibn Hanbal and Ibn Taymiyya consider to be bid'a and blameworthy innovation?

We need to be honest with ourselves and others, and not simply lie and conceal things from the masses.

[Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad @AbdiwahabSheik7]

The Somali military government that took power in 1969 was the best Somalia ever had, they introduced Somali written language, provided free education from primary to the University and ensured free healthcare.

They built key roads Mogadishu to Hargaisa, Kismayo, Bosaso and Baidoa along with bridges, airports, ports, and telecommunications.

They left behind 260 factories, managed one of the Somalis worst drought and established resettlement schemes in Kurtunwarey, Sablaale, and Dujuma. In agriculture, they provided farmers with free tractors and built irrigation canals. They established fishing cooperatives in every major coastal town.

General Siyad and his revolutionary council made Somalia one of the most respected states in the world. Unfortunately the young generation only reads history written by Somali’s enemies, they failed to write their own history please write your own history to know your true history.

Those rebels groups that fought against the Somali government are the ones who destroyed Somalia with the help of enemies of Somalia.

Even Mandela, Sankara, and Nkrumah did not achieve for their people what General Siyad Barre did for Somalis.
Rest in peace my comrade your history will be written in golden letters.

[Sheikh Abdi Hersy @ShAbdiHersy]

Runtu waa kharaar! Adeerkay saaxiib aan nahay Abwaan Shube, waxaan ku aqaannay buu ku hadlay! Intaas uu Abwaanku garashadiisa ka helay ayaan Aniguna tayda ka helay. Nin Garaad hooseya tolkiis buu iska raacaa, waxgaradse runtuu dugsadaa! Somali @M_Farmaajo way aqbaleen!

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

@rioferdy5 @Evra @FIVEUK Trust me @Evra is on point 100%.

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

@IlhanMN Congrats @IlhanMN no one can stop you from representing your community.

[sᴜʟᴀɪᴍᴀɴ ɪssᴇ @Gadowfarabaxay]

@ArdaGulerXTra Yes, indeed, Allah is the greatest.

[Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 @realmadriden]

👏 What a career.
🌟 @ToniKroos

[Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 @realmadriden]

©️ @NachoFi1990 ©️
🤍 364 games
🏆 6 European Cups
🏆 5 Club World Cups
🏆 4 European Super Cups
🏆 4 Spanish Leagues
🏆 2 Copa del Rey
🏆 5 Spanish Super Cups
#GraciasCapitán

[Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 @realmadriden]

⚽⚡ Sit back and enjoy ALL of @vinijr's goals this season!
#UCL | #LaLigaHighlights | @LaLigaEN