Drought is tightening its grip on the outskirts of Mogadishu.
In Afgooye and nearby IDP camps, the Shabelle River has run dry.
No water. No food. No options.
Crops have failed. Livestock is gone.
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A beautiful moment in Mogadishu. ❤️
Hormuud Salaam Foundation sponsored a mass wedding at Ali Jimale Mosque for young couples with special needs, and pledged jobs to help them start their new lives.
A great example of giving people both hope and opportunity.
🚨EXCL : Arsenal will officially open talks with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers in the coming weeks. There is a real willingness from the English Champions to get a deal done at a reasonable price. Fee will be the key. Personal terms are no issue at all.
19/06/2026.
Political Statement:
Mr. President, Whose Term Has Expired. May Wisdom and Reason Guide Your Decisions
Dear Somali People,
I wish to state clearly that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's constitutional term of office expired on 15 May 2026. No individual stands above the Constitution, and every public office holder has a duty to respect the limits of the mandate entrusted to them by the Somali people.
Rather than prioritizing a free, fair, and inclusive election that restores public confidence, the current leadership appears increasingly focused on political confrontation, pressure against dissenting voices, and policies that deepen divisions within Somali society.
As an opposition , I firmly believe Somalia must be governed through dialogue, consultation, and national consensus not through political intimidation or the concentration of power. Our nation needs leadership that unites its people and strengthens stability, not leadership that fuels polarization and conflict.
I am also deeply concerned about agreements relating to oil and natural resources. Decisions with far-reaching consequences for the environment, local communities, and future generations must not be made without broad consultation, national political consensus, and clear guarantees protecting the rights and interests of affected populations.
The people living between Ceeldheer and Xarardheere deserve to have their voices heard. Their environment, livelihoods, and future must be protected. Sustainable development cannot be achieved by excluding communities from decisions that directly affect them.
Mr. President, those around you may be presenting an inaccurate picture of the country's reality. While you may be led to believe that public support remains strong, many Somalis are waiting for elections, accountability, and leadership capable of guiding the country forward with renewed legitimacy.
Somalia is at a critical moment. The country urgently needs a credible and widely accepted electoral process that removes uncertainty about its leadership and restores confidence in national institutions. Any further delay risks weakening public trust and undermining democratic governance.
I therefore call upon you to respect the Constitution, listen to differing voices, and facilitate a free, fair, and credible election that earns the confidence of all Somalis.
History remembers leaders who place the national interest above personal power. It does not remember those who cling to office while public trust fades. The time has come to act with wisdom, responsibility, and respect for the will of the Somali people.
Nouman Sheik Omar Tuure
Presidential Candidate, 2026–2030
@US2SOMALIA@aussom_@UNTMIS_@SomaliPM
As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs.
It's terribly backward.
It's also counterproductive.
Global sports competitions should improve international exchange and relations, not the reverse.
Tensions flared in Mogadishu after security personnel assigned to former President Sharif Ahmed were blocked from leaving their positions & joining his residence. Authorities reportedly said the number of armed personnel exceeded the approved limit.
#Somalia
On a random Tuesday night streets of London, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kampala and other cities were full of Arsenal fans celebrating without their team kicking a ball. I’m just imagining the scenes when arsenal win the champions league and the trophy parade.
Arsenal are massive.
@SamatarGuleid Jiir critics complained when he tarmacked the roads only to find out later he was right. Now I see others politicizing the stadium I think the guy deserves legendary status.
NE leaders are all corrupt but at least he’s leaving behind something tangible.