Map of Natufian-related ancestry. I used G25 to get these numbers.
Incase you don't know, Natufian-related is ancestry from hunter gatherers in the Levant and Arabia from circa 13,000 BP.
Palestinians have 33% and Ashkenazi Israelis have 12% Natufian.
Centuries ago, Muslims from the heart of Africa walked nearly 7,000 kilometers for Hajj.
Not for days.
Not for weeks.
But for years.
They crossed deserts on foot, travelled with livestock for food and survival, and spent entire lifetimes saving for one sacred journey to Makkah.
Along the roads stood wells, inns, and shelters built by Muslim rulers and generous souls to serve the guests of Allah.
Some pilgrims returned home after two years.
Some stayed longer seeking knowledge in cities like Cairo and Damascus before finally returning with the honored title of “Hajji.”
A reminder that for many before us, Hajj was not a trip.
It was the journey of a lifetime.
#Update A new chapter of cooperation has begun between Northeastern State of Somalia and the brotherly nation of Pakistan, with support from Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Delegations from both sides are expected to meet soon to strengthen ties and advance shared interests
🚨 BREAKING:
Somaliland terrorists tried to attack North-East State of Somalia 🇸🇴
Radical Isaaq clan separatists attacked Shaangeed town in Togdheer region of North-East State this is morning.
Brave Northeastern Defence expelled and dismantled Somaliland terrorists.
BREAKING: Puntland State declares the terms of Somalia’s Federal President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and both houses of Parliament have legally expired.
The Council of Ministers says it no longer recognizes their authority and urges international partners to work directly with Puntland during this transitional phase.
You know what kills me with this image, somalis dont even border bantu naturally to the south of Kenya till around the hararghe area we border oromos and to the north we border canfars
BREAKING: Somalia shines at Science Fest Africa 2026
Students from The Türkiye Maarif Foundation (TMF) Somalia have won FIRST PLACE in the Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence category at one of Africa’s largest science exhibitions, held in Abidjan.
They stood out among hundreds of projects from 27 African nations.