The Marehan Tribe's Pivotal Role in Imam Ahmad's Campaign
The Marehan tribe played a pivotal role in Imam Ahmad's campaign against the Christian Kingdom of Abyssinia, showcasing their importance through various key moments in the story:
Former President Hassan Sheikhs term is up. He must work with all stakeholders to keep Somalia together, not drive it apart. Former presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and I have extended an invitation to him for a meeting to discuss the way forward on elections and national future.
Here is Jon Snow a decade ago discussing where Somalis went wrong and his advice.
“The beauty of the country and the people…they’re great people and I know a Somali whenever I meet one and you don’t lose that. And I’m really sad what has happened has happened”
“But it draws in the end of the overthrow of Siad Barre…i think if he or some other strongman had continued I think a lot of what then went wrong would’ve been kept down”
#Somalia
Global media is sounding the alarm on Mogadishu:
• NYT: Fighting in Somalia’s Capital
• Al Jazeera: Mogadishu clashes deepening political crisis
• BBC: Heavy gunfire as row over election delay escalates
• Guardian: Civilians flee as troops & opposition militias trade fire
• Reuters, AP & more reporting the same chaos.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ended May 15. Instead of peaceful transition, constitutional power-grab, delayed elections to 2027, and now streets of Mogadishu turned into battlegrounds.
This is not leadership — it’s repeating the same elite infighting that weakens Somalia, distracts from Al-Shabaab, and hurts our people.
We deserve good governance, unity & real elections — not another crisis manufactured for power.
Somalia above all. Insha’Allah reform and dialogue prevail.
#Somalia #Mogadishu #GoodGovernance
The first person in Somalia to attain the rank of Lieutenant General (Sareeye Guud) was Mohamed Ali Samantar, one of the most prominent figures in the history of the Somali National Armed Forces. patriotism must prevail forever. #Somalia 🇸🇴
Hawiye and Dir were ahead of the curve, the Somali nation is dead.
It’s time we Somalis assimilate wholesale into Oromos. They carry the spirit of Ifat-Adal and the Dervishes.
The flame is still lit, the torch has just been passed over. Long live the Oromummaa!
🚨 #MOGADISHU | BREAKING
#Somalia's government used #Turkey-supplied kamikaze drones on its own capital for two straight days.
Former PM Khaire says they were fired from the presidential palace - hitting his compound while 70 clan elders, including the president's own peace messengers, were inside.
First time in Somali history. First time a government drones its own opposition.
Every fragile government in Africa just got a new playbook.
.@HassanSMohamud iyo team Cali Gaaf Waceysle aa laga cel celinaa Sharif Sheikh Ahmed @HESharifShAhmed Agoonyar Harti abgaal.
In Mogadishu. 2026.
Nin aduunyo joogoow maxaa aragti kuu laaban!
@HassanSMohamud adeeroow mayirka iyo caqliga Allaha kugu soo celiyo.
Dalka iyo dadka u tur.
Former president Hassan Sheikh must cease his violent actions against opposition leaders and the public. His legal term is up. We need to proceed to elections based on consensus immediately. I urge the Somali people to remain strong & security forces to protect our citizens. 1/3
The 9th President of Somalia H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed @M_Farmaajo will be speaking to the Somali people on the dangerously escalating political situation very shortly. Stay tuned.