Mustaf Hassan Gedi

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Graduate | Civil Society Activist | Policy & Environmental Advocate | Election Observer | SONSA Intern | Community Development

[Mustaf Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi]

Honored and grateful to @SONSA_NSA for sharing my internship experience. Special thanks to @MogUniver my supervisors, and everyone who contributed to this journey. The experience has strengthened my commitment to advocacy, leadership, and positive change in Somalia.

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

We are pleased to share the internship experience of Mustafa Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi, a Social Work graduate from Mogadishu University @MogUniver, who began his internship journey at @SONSA_NSA on 24 July 2025.

Mustafa was part of a group of 12 students, serving as a team leader and gaining practical experience in teamwork, leadership, data collection, documentation, parliamentary monitoring, advocacy, and organizational engagement.

In his reflection, Mustafa highlights how his internship helped him translate classroom knowledge into practical skills, strengthen his confidence, and understand the importance of communication, collaboration, and evidence-based advocacy. He also reflects on his experience leading team members and navigating real workplace challenges.

As Mustafa stated in his blog:

“At times, coordination became quite tough, but I have learned that leadership always starts with communication.”

Through this internship journey, the students gained valuable exposure to the work of civil society and its contribution to good governance, civic participation, and accountability in #Somalia.

We are proud to share Mustafa’s story as part of our ongoing series showcasing the experiences and lessons learned by @SONSA_NSA interns.

🔗 Read Mustafa’s full story: https://t.co/t8jIZDa2PB

[Mustaf Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi]

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[Mustaf Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi]

Congratulations Boxer Ramla Ali 👏

Ramla Ali the new world champion! What an achievement

🇸🇴🇬🇧

#boxer #ramlaaliboxcer #worldchampionboxcer

[Gole Kaab @GoleKaab]

📢 @GoleKaab invites citizens, #CSOs, researchers & other stakeholders to submit their views, questions & recommendations directly to Parliament’s Joint Budget Committee @Golaha_shac_JFS & @AqalkaSare Somalia 2027 National Budget.

📄 Read & contribute: https://t.co/JBsCDjyu6L

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON SOMALIA’S 2027 NATIONAL BUDGET

The proposed 2027 National Budget of the Federal Government of #Somalia, amounting to US$1.259 billion, is currently before the bicameral Federal Parliament @Golaha_shac_JFS & @AqalkaSare for review and deliberation.

@GoleKaab invites all Somali citizens, Civil Society Organisations #CSOs, researchers, academic institutions, human rights defenders, private sector institutions, student and other stakeholders to review the proposed budget by the @MoF_Somalia by H.E. @BihiEgeh. Therefore please submit your views, questions and evidence-based recommendations directly to the Joint Committee of the Two Houses on Budget, Finance, Planning, International Cooperation and Financial Oversight of Federal Government Institutions of #Somalia

Your contributions can help highlight public priorities and the potential impact of budget allocations on education, healthcare, human rights, essential services, economic development and vulnerable communities.

📄 Read the proposed 2027 National Budget and submit your contribution through @GoleKaab: 🔗 https://t.co/Tx1TS0ggcj

📅 Submission deadline: will be 26 November 2026

Your voice matters. Take part in shaping informed and inclusive budget decisions.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

On 2 November, @howtobuildpeace, Somali Public Agenda (SPA), and the Puntland Development Research Centre (@SomaliaPdrc) convened a roundtable discussion to present key findings and insights from two studies examining online narratives and harmful content, and how digital harms are shaping Somalia’s democratisation and political settlement processes.

The event opened with a screening of Ground Signal, a documentary produced by Build Up featuring civil society practitioners from Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan. The documentary highlights their experiences addressing digital harms in conflict-affected contexts, how these harms manifest on the ground, ongoing responses, and the importance of coordinated, locally led approaches.

Alongside the Somalia roundtable, two parallel sessions explored the impact of the digital space on Kenya’s upcoming elections and the role of digital harms in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.

The Somalia roundtable brought together representatives of the donor community, civil society organisations, researchers, journalists, youth activists, and peacebuilding and governance practitioners to exchange insights and discuss approaches to addressing digital harms in Somalia.

[Hussein Iyaye🇸🇴🚣‍♀️ @HusseinIyaye]

Congratulations, @ramlaali 🇸🇴🥊

A historic achievement, you defeated American boxer Mikiah Kreps by split decision to become the new unified #WBO & #IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion @MostVpromotions .

You have made #Somalia proud and continue to inspire a new generation. Wishing you even greater success ahead!
@MostVPromotions #WBO #IBF

[Somali Human Rights Defenders Network @sohriden]

Ma ogtahay xuquuqdaada iyo cidda ay mas'uuliyaddu ka saaran tahay ilaalinteeda?

Somali Human Rights Defenders Network (SOHRIDEN) waxay kugu martiqaadaysaa Toddobaadka Xuquuqda Aadanaha ee SOHRIDEN. Waa kulamo toos ah (webinars) oo u furan dadweynaha, socon doona muddo afar maalmood ah, laguna qaban doono aaladda Zoom-ka.

Nagala soo qaybgal dood-wadaag ay ku mideysan yihiin difaacayaasha xuquuqda aadanaha, khubaro dhanka sharciga ah iyo kuwa Qaramada Midoobay, si aan uga wada hadalno xuquuqda aadanaha, caddaaladda, korna loogu qaadayo aqoonta Shacabka soomaliyeed si ay ugu baraarugaan ama ugu istaagaan difaacidda xuquuqdooda.

Kulamada Galabnimo | 4:00 – 5:30 Galabnimo (Waqtiga Bariga Afrika - EAT)
•⁠ ⁠Sabtida 14-ka Nofembar: Waajibaadka Dawladda, dib-u-eegista shuruucda caalamiga ah Iyo kuwa gobolka ee xuquuqda aadanaha,isxisaabitanta waajidkaas oo waxii heshiisyadaas caalamiga ay ka qabatay, (UPR), warbixinnada heshiisyada caalamiga ah, iyo doorka ururrada bulshada rayidka ah iyo difaacayaasha xuquuqda aadanaha.
•⁠ ⁠Axad, 15-ka Nofembar: Shaqada difaacayaasha xuquuqda aadanaha, dhinacyada ay la shaqeeyaan, iyo sida ay uga jawaabaan xadgudubyada dhaca.

Kulamada Fiidnimo | 8:00 – 9:30 Fiidnimo (Waqtiga Bariga Afrika - EAT)
•⁠ ⁠Isniin, 16-ka Nofembar: Cutubka 2-aad ee Dastuurka: Xuquuqda Aasaasiga ah iyo habraaca loo dhaqangeliyo.
Iswaafajinta heshiisyada caalamiga Iyo kuwa goboleed Iyo shuruucda qaranka.
•Talaado , 17-ka Nofembar: Doorashooyinka iyo doorka ay ku leeyihiin ururrada bulshada rayidka ah iyo difaacayaasha xuquuqda aadanaha.

Kulamadu waxay ku bixi doonaan Af-Soomaali iyo Ingiriisi, waxayna leeyihiin turjumaad toos ah. Sidoo kale, kulan kasta waxaad si toos ah ugu soo bandhigi kartaa su'aalahaaga.

👉 Halkan iska diiwaangeli: https://t.co/p4PqQl5z1u

#SOHRIDENHRWeek #HumanRightsWeek #XuquuqdaAadanaha #Soomaaliya

[Hussein Iyaye🇸🇴🚣‍♀️ @HusseinIyaye]

Can’t wait to attend the launch #SecurityMisunderstood an interesting and timely book by my friend Excellency @XuseenMacallin

[Gole Kaab @GoleKaab]

#Reminder #PublicFinance #SomaliCivilSociety https://t.co/YJftqgNcDf https://t.co/KfZZvTeSqM

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

The Somali Civil Society @SONSA_NSA has issued a press release expressing concern over the current political situation in #Somalia and calling for genuine, inclusive dialogue and mutual compromise to resolve the ongoing political differences.

The statement urges the Federal Government, Federal Member States, and opposition leaders to engage in constructive dialogue on electoral and security issues, while calling on all stakeholders to prioritise peace, protect civilians, and safeguard Somalia's statehood.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/yLkOdpsWgg @HarunMaruf @dhoorebbc @MowliidHaji @RAbdiAnalyst @GaroweOnline @HBNOnlineTV @ArlaadiMnetwork @EU_in_Somalia @UKinSomalia @US2SOMALIA @TC_MogadisuBE

[Faduma Ali @FadumoSomali]

Alhamdulillah! 🎓🎊
Honored to have graduated with my second M. degree, M. Public Policy at @BlavatnikSchool, @ExeterCollegeOx
Deeply grateful to my family, mentors, & @UniofOxford for making this journey possible through a full scholarship.

A World Better Led, Better Governed

[Hussein Iyaye🇸🇴🚣‍♀️ @HusseinIyaye]

Congratulations, Faduma Abdi Ali @FadumoSomali . This is a remarkable academic achievement, completing your second Master’s degree in Public Policy at @BlavatnikSchool, @ExeterCollegeOx, @UniofOxford.

Your previous role at @SomaliPM and the current continued commitment to public service demonstrate how your academic knowledge and practical government experience complement each other in serving the nation.

Your passion for expanding your knowledge, embracing lifelong learning and contributing to public service is truly inspiring. Indeed, people with your diverse academic background and wealth of experience in public administration are valuable assets whose knowledge deserves to be put to greater use in building effective public institutions.

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

Members of the Somali civil society, led by @SONSA_NSA, today participated in a meeting in #Mogadishu organised by the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development @MoPIED_Somalia

The meeting brought together government ministries, civil society organisations and evaluation networks to review the draft National Evaluation Communication and Advocacy Strategy.

Discussions focused on government-led projects across the country, their impact on communities and the challenges affecting their implementation.

Participants from diverse groups also engaged in constructive discussions and exchanged views and ideas on strengthening the use of evaluation findings in policymaking, planning and accountability.

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

Members of the Civil Society led by the @SONSA_NSA participated in a high-level oversight meeting focusing on the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (#CAADP) commitment, which calls on participating countries to allocate at least 10% of their national budgets to agricultural development.

During the discussions, @HusseinIyaye, representing @SONSA_NSA , raised an important question regarding public participation in the legislative processes of the East African Legislative Assembly @EA_Bunge. He emphasised the importance of ensuring that Somali citizens have opportunities to review and contribute to draft legislation that may affect them, before such proposals proceed to formal deliberations and approval.

He further noted that if reaching different segments of society presents a challenge, @SONSA_NSA is ready to support the process by facilitating public consultations and collecting citizens’ views through @GoleKaab, its digital parliamentary monitoring and citizen engagement platform. Through this initiative, relevant draft legislation and supporting documents could be made available in Somali and English, allowing citizens and civil society organisations to review the proposals and submit their recommendations through a public call for input. @SONSA_NSA could subsequently consolidate and share the key contributions with the relevant @EA_Bunge representatives.

@HusseinIyaye also drew attention to practical challenges affecting Somali farmers, particularly the transportation of agricultural produce from farming communities in Lower Shabelle to markets in Mogadishu.

Using agricultural produce from Janaale as an example, he highlighted the considerable time and logistical difficulties farmers and traders face in transporting their produce to #Mogadishu, including multiple checkpoints and transportation-related procedures along the routes. These challenges can delay market access, increase transportation costs and reduce the economic returns farmers receive from their hard work.

He stressed that alongside allocating 10% of national budgets to agricultural development under #CAADP, it is equally important to address the practical barriers affecting agricultural production, transportation and market access.

Addressing these challenges would help farmers bring their produce to markets more efficiently, strengthen domestic agricultural trade, encourage increased production and contribute to the growth of Somalia’s domestic economy and revenue.

[Gole Kaab @GoleKaab]

In 2025 @Golaha_shac_JFS approved four pivotal financial and tax bills from @MoF_Somalia. These transformative reforms were later signed into law to modernize #Somalia's financial infrastructure, and bolster regulatory oversight.: https://t.co/kYPciN3bNY https://t.co/gCgu6X2aU1

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

We are pleased to share the October 2026 edition of the Somali Civil Society @SONSA_NSA Monthly Bulletin, highlighting key activities, engagements, advocacy initiatives and developments throughout the month.

This edition covers @SONSA_NSA’s engagement in national dialogue and electoral processes, parliamentary monitoring through the @GoleKaab initiative, digital rights and cybersecurity, youth participation, peacebuilding, and collaboration with civil society organizations and development partners.

It also highlights key human rights concerns and developments affecting communities across #Somalia.

We invite our members, partners and stakeholders to read and share the latest bulletin to stay informed about @SONSA_NSA’s work and ongoing civil society contributions to peace, accountability, human rights and inclusive governance in #Somalia.

📖 Read the October 2026 Bulletin:https://t.co/OqzwFpKetV

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

Members of the Somali Civil Society @SONSA_NSA participated in a high-level oversight meeting held in #Mogadishu, focusing on the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (#CAADP) commitment to allocate at least 10% of national budgets to agricultural development @EA_Bunge

The meeting, organized by the Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources, brought together members of the East African Legislative Assembly @EA_Bunge government officials from relevant ministries, civil society organisations, academia, private sector representatives, farmers’ associations, youth groups and other key stakeholders.

The session was chaired by Hon. Faduma Abdullahi Mohammud, with the participation of #EALA Members Hon. Amb. Abukar Abdi Osman and Hon. Hussein Hassan Abdi.

Discussions highlighted the importance of the 10% budget commitment in strengthening food security, improving rural livelihoods, building climate resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural development across East African Community @jumuiya Partner States.

Participants were also encouraged to provide practical recommendations to support the implementation of this commitment and strengthen accountability in agricultural budget allocation.

@SONSA_NSA’s participation reflects the role of civil society in contributing to policy dialogue, public accountability and inclusive development in #Somalia.

#SomaliCivilSociety @jumuiya

[Mustaf Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi]

May our beautiful capital continue to grow in peace, unity, and prosperity. 🇸🇴

#Mogadishu #Somalia #Peace #Development

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

Members of the Somali Civil Society alliance of @SONSA_NSA participated in the second phase of the Intergenerational Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Good Governance, organised by the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia @MoIFARSomalia .

The dialogue was officially opened by the Ministry’s Director General, Mr. Abdulkadir Ali, who emphasised the importance of strengthening engagement between government institutions and citizens, particularly by understanding and addressing the barriers that prevent some groups from fully participating in governance processes. He encouraged participants to share their views, questions and practical recommendations.

The Ministry also highlighted key priorities in Somalia’s reconciliation process, stressing the importance of inclusive, community-driven peacebuilding efforts that reflect citizens’ experiences and concerns. Discussions underscored that sustainable peace goes beyond formal agreements and requires rebuilding trust, mutual understanding and social cohesion.

The State Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Mr. Sadad Alio, further highlighted the role of citizens, particularly women and young people, in strengthening reconciliation and national unity. He emphasised the need to create meaningful opportunities for different segments of society to contribute to peacebuilding initiatives.

Representing civil society organisations @SONSA_NSA Ms. Nadia Sufi Abdi contributed to the discussions, sharing perspectives on public participation, citizens’ access to government institutions and the importance of ensuring that communities have a voice in decisions affecting their lives. She also highlighted the barriers faced by women, youth and other groups in participating in decision-making processes.

[Mustaf Hassan Gedi @Mustafgeddi]

I am sharing this Open Letter as a call for unity, responsible leadership, and a better future for all.
Dialogue over confrontation. Unity over division.
#SouthWestState #Somalia #GoodGovernance #Peace #civilsociety