Please share this. If we stay silent today, we normalise this tomorrow.
Cc: @MoysFGS@sff1951@FIFAcom@CAF_Online@fifamedia@FIFAWorldCup
The exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan from the World Cup is deeply troubling. As a British journalist of African origin, I am angered not only by what happened to him, but by the cowardly silence of FIFA and CAF. If they will not defend an African official at a World Cup, what do their commitments to inclusion and equality really mean?
Today, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. @HamzaAbdiBarre officially inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.
Happy Independence Day, 1st July! 🇸🇴
Today marks 65 years since Somalia gained independence — a proud moment to honour our history and look ahead to a future of unity, peace, and progress.
#1July#Somalia#IndependenceDay#MaalintaXoriyadda
Participated in the High-Level Programme Steering Committee meeting of the Joint Justice and Corrections Programme — a valuable space for reviewing progress and setting shared priorities.
Minister of @MojSomalia , H.E @HassansheikhAli, speaking at the forum on customary justice and the rule of law, highlighted the gap between traditional practices and formal justice, affirming the Ministry’s leadership in efforts to harmonize both systems.
Faysal Aadan Xasan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, officially opened the town hall meeting on Customary Justice and the Rule of Law, emphasizing the need for inclusive, rights-based reforms to ensure equitable access to justice for all. #RuleOfLaw#JusticeForAll
During the meeting, communications directors from the Ministries of Information, Justice, Religious Affairs, and other key institutions provided updates on their respective communication efforts in support of stabilization in newly liberated areas.
Safe Space Somalia Podcast teaser:
Somali voices promoting peace & cultural understanding with @UNDPSomalia support.
First Episode dropping shortly. Stay tuned!
Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the remarkable contributions of #Somali women in shaping our nation's history and future. Their resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress inspire us all.
Masha Allah! 🤲🏾 In just 2 days, we've raised 50%! Thank you all for your generosity and support! 🙏🏾
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In #Mogadishu recently, the National Museum of Somalia and the @UN celebrated the art of young Somali #women artists featured in a ‘Window to Her Worlds’ exhibition. Deputy Special Representative @GConway_UN, who took this opportunity to view works from other @UNTMIS_-supported exhibitions, voiced the hope that the show would inspire more Somalis to engage in artistic forms of expression.