Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️

Governance and Development Programmes Specialist| Policy Researcher | Tweets & RTs ≠ Endorsement

[Afyare A. Elmi @afyare_elmi]

Here is my latest article on 2026 political dispensation in Somalia published in Aljazeera English: https://t.co/KcdDzPSiEC

“At this critical moment, the international community cannot afford to retreat into passivity. Proactive and principled engagement is essential to prevent a legitimacy collapse, safeguard the gains of the past 25 years, and protect the substantial investments made in peacebuilding and state-building in Somalia.”

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

A giant of world literature and indeed, one of the finest literary icons of the continent, has suddenly passed away. RIP Prof. @NgugiWaThiongo_. He was a champion of African languages and a pioneer in decolonizing the mind. One of my favorite authors and everyone’s.

[Life&Peace Institute @LPI_voices]

On Monday, May 26, 2025 LPI celebrated its 40th birthday! We spent this monumental anniversary surrounded by valued friends and essential partners in Sweden like the Swedish Christian Council, Uppsala University Department of Peace and Conflict Research, the Swedish Mission Council and the Church of Sweden. We would like to toast to a wonderful 40 years of peacebuilding, and to every person that makes LPI's mission possible.

[Life&Peace Institute @LPI_voices]

✨ When passionate peacebuilders from East and West Africa gather, something extraordinary unfolds! Our recent collaboration with WANEP was a testament to the power of human connection. We shared profound stories, delved into developing robust National Action Plans on Youth, Peace, and Security, and uncovered the deep wisdom of traditional conflict resolution. Each conversation was a bridge, each insight a spark of hope. Together, we're proving that true change begins when diverse voices listen and learn. 🕊️ #PeaceBuildingJourney #CollaborativeChange Dive into the full story: https://t.co/gsUs5ElImh

[Abdi Issa @abdi_ciise1]

My home library is growing by the day.

My diverse collection includes books on politics, development, Somali studies, business, memoirs, and fiction. Having my books around me brings me comfort and solace. I cannot imagine living without books surrounding me.

[Anwar Abdifatah Bashir @Anwaryare1000]

Humbled to attend this timely event under the theme “Facing the Past, Shaping the Future: Reconciliation Efforts in Somali, organized by @LPI_voices and the embassy of #Netherlands in #Somalia. Particularly, I had the honor of facilitating a Group session titled “Interplay of Leadership Roles” in the #Xeer of Somali context.

Many experts have attended including
@afyare_elmi
@smukhtar_
@NimoJirdeh
#Zainab

And others.

[Life&Peace Institute @LPI_voices]

#HappeningNow: Examining the institutional, social, and political hurdles facing Transitional Justice in Somalia. LPI’s Somalia Program in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy for Somalia 🇱 is conducting a panel discussion today

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

@moses_mulindwa @LeOAfricNetwork Thank you brother @moses_mulindwa

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

Thank you so much! Proud to be part of this network and the LéO family ❤️

#Yelpees 🙏✌️

[The Africa Champions Network @LeOAfricNetwork]

#Special #Day 🥰

Happy happy birthday @mosharriif!🥳🎂. We are proud of you as a distinguished member of this network from the #YELP2024 cohort.

May Allah bless you in this new age.

[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

In his remarks at the #YELP & #Huduma 2024 graduation, Our founder, @Uwihanganye_A reiterated his belief and hope in the possibility of young people, highlighting that they are the generation that will change the fortunes of Africa.

@KasUganda
@SegalFoundation

[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

Congratulations again to the #YELP2024 Class! This class held fellows from Zambia to Somalia, Tanzania to DRC, Uganda to Rwanda, and Kenya!
We look forward to an even bigger next cohort 🥂🥂

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

@SumayaNur_ @Cambridge_Uni @LeverhulmeCFI Masha’Allah! Congratulations Sumaya.

[Adémọ́lá. @OgbeniDemola]

This book is a must read for everyone on the Legacy of Thomas Sankara.

[Life&Peace Institute @LPI_voices]

Last week, @LPI_voices supported a two-day public policy dialogue on reconciliation and the National Reconciliation Framework (NRF) in Southwest State, Somalia. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Interior, Local Governments, and Reconciliation of SWS and NRF Network members in Baidoa,

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

@SamiaMahmet @BangorUni Congratulations Dr. @SamiaMahmet , wishing you all the best with your studies.

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

Keep up the good work and efforts, Abti @FirdausaMohamud 👏

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

#SaturdaySpecial: When it comes to swimming, #Somali women can be hindered by cultural misconceptions but also by a lack of swimming and safety training - today we revisit the efforts of @FirdausaMohamud, a young @CUMogadishu lecturer trying to change this through a local community initiative in #Mogadishu.
Read more here: https://t.co/6ccBk04sfc

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

@Iimaanah Will keep you both in my prayers! May Allah make it easy for you. Adinkoo caafimaad qaba noo soo noqda, mate 🤲

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

My prayers and thoughts are with both of you, Imaaney. I hope & pray that the surgery will be successful and that you both recover swiftly & fully, Insha’Allah. May Allah reward you for ur sacrifice & grant your mom a quick recovery. Adinkoo caafimaad qaba noo soo noqda, mate 🤲

[Iman Ahmed @Iimaanah]

Bismillah

It's been a tough few months for our family, as my mother has been seriously ill. Tomorrow, inshaAllah we’re having surgery and I’ll be donating a portion of my liver to her for a liver transplant. I would deeply appreciate your du’as.

[Afyare A. Elmi @afyare_elmi]

Ethiopia's aspirations and intentions regarding “a sea corridor” are not new. For Addis Ababa, "access to the sea" means a “navy base” or securing “sovereign access” to the coastline. This is different from a "commercial access" or the "use of ports." Ethiopia already has this and it can get access to more ports commercially from the five neighboring coastal states.

Countries neither grant “sovereign access to the sea” nor a “navy base” to hostile neighbors.

Somalia has repeatedly said: No to “navy base” and No to “sovereign access. It stated that it is ready to negotiate with Ethiopia only on a “commercial access” or “use of ports” based on international best practices.

So what are the two countries talking about in the upcoming discussions in Ankara?

[Mohamed Sharif 🇸🇴🕊️ @mosharriif]

@FF1995__ Congratulations 🎉