Harun Maruf
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VOA journo, covering conflicts, current affairs. Book, “Inside Al-Shabaab”. Retweets,likes/links not endorsement,views strictly mine. E-mail: hmaruf @voanews .com
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The first book for both myself and my co-author
@djoseph771
: “Inside Al-Shabaab: The secret history of Al-Qaeda’s most powerful ally” - will be released on October 1, 2018. This is the product of three years’ research and writing. Here is how to preorder
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BREAKING: Ethiopia and Eritrea to normalise relations, open embassies in each other’s capital; direct phone connections restored for the 1st time in 2 decades, Ethiopia to access Eritrea ports, per reports. News follows after historic visit to Asmara by Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed.
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Thousands rally at Mogadishu stadium, denounce Al-Shabab, chant Turkish president's name.
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BREAKING: Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with neighbouring Kenya citing constant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, statement. Somalia to withdraw diplomats from Kenya, gives Kenya diplomats to leave Mogadishu within 7 seven days starting tonight.
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BREAKING: Inspirational TV personality who returned from Canada to report positive stories about Somalia, Hodan Nalayeh, killed in Al-Shabaab complex attack in Kismayo - Minister
@JustAwHirsi
confirms. Hodan was the founder of
@IntegrationTV
that reports on local and diaspora.
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BREAKING: Somali militant group Al-Shabaab has rejected
#AstraZeneca
vaccine, claims in a statement that “its harms far outweigh its alleged benefit”.
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BREAKING: Somalilland religious affairs ministry issues fatwa banning FGM (pharaoh) circumcision, says victims will be eligible for compensation; violators to face punishment. Fatwa issued to mark the international day of zero tolerance for FGM, activists applaud move:
@voasomali
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BREAKING: Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
@HassanSMohamud
re-elected as president of Somalia. He defeated the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo
@M_Farmaajo
after three rounds of voting.
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BREAKING: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election, according to unofficial data -
@AJEnglish
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BREAKING: The International Court of Justice rules most of the disputed maritime territory in favour Somalia. This is the illustration depicting the boundary as decided by the Court.
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A fisherman’s catch of the day. At Lido beach, a man carries his giant tuna fish to Mogadishu’s fish market.
#Somalia
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BREAKING: Ilhan Omar makes history as she becomes the 1st Somali-American and Muslim woman legislator in Minnesota.
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Somalia PM
@HamzaAbdiBarre
says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation.
“It’s a liberation movement,” Barre said while addressing a conference for the scholars in Mogadishu, Thursday.
“Where is the world? Where are the human rights defenders? Where are the children’s rights…
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BREAKING: Hundreds of young Somali volunteers arriving at the scene of the explosion to help clean up the debris.
#Somalia
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Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ileyhi raajicuun. It’s with deep sadness that my family and I share the news of the passing of our beloved mother Raho Sheikh Abdi. My beautiful mum, my hero, my biggest fan passed away in Jigjiga, August 16 2021. Please make dua for my mother.
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Members of the 4th battalion of the Somali National Army graduated from the TurkSom military training facility in Mogadishu, March 5, 2020.
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Mogadishu, the extraordinary city: Despite attacks, tourists from China, Taiwan have been in the city for the second day today, visiting the beaches and other attractions.
#Somalia
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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar chastises Facebook for becoming a platform for “genocidal hate speech” propagated by actors inside Ethiopia and abroad, that “almost certainly contributed directly to the massacres of civilians based on their ethnicities”.
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BREAKING: Major development as al-Shabaab militants stormed an African Union peacekeepers military base in Bulo Marer. Series of explosions have been reported. The base, 110KM south of Mogadishu is manned by Ugandan forces. Al-Shabaab media is claiming militants “overrun” the
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BREAKING: Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan has announced that tomorrow (May 23) is Eid in Somalia. The decision followed after 8 people came forward testifying they have sighted the new moon in the vicinities of Mogadishu, Qoryoley and Dolow.
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Ramadan Kareem to everyone! Wishing you a happy and blessed Ramadan!
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Somali forces go through tactical training in Isparta, western Turkey - report by
@trtworld
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Somalia was the only Muslim and African country to vote “yes” on holding debate on the rights situation in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur region. Other Muslim countries at
@UNHumanRights
- Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, Sudan, Mauritania, Senegal voted “no.” Malaysia, Libya abstained.
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Almaas Elman attended a meeting on improving rural livelihoods before her killing. She returned from Canada along w/
@IlwadElman
to help Somalia. She is daughter of late peace activist Elman Ali Ahmed who was murdered in 1996, the man who coined “Drop the Gun, Pick up the Pen.
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BREAKING: Reports from Kenya say Al-Shabaab militants have launched a dawn attack on Kenya military base in Lamu County. A suicide car bomb reportedly breached the entry to Camp Simba, Manda Bay. The explosion sent plume of dark smoke into the sky, photos purportedly show.
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BREAKING: ICJ rejects main Kenya argument of an existing boundary with Somalia parallel to the latitude line.
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Can’t stop sharing pictures from Mogadishu because they really show the resilience and the side of what life is like in the city. These are close up shots of Hawlwadag, the business district of the capital; that is where one of the biggest markets in East Africa (Bakara) locates.
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Somalia’s national stadium in Mogadishu to official reopen today. The stadium was affected by the war as it was occupied by UN and AU forces. It was also once controlled by the Al-Shabaab militant group. The first game in years will be played today after getting a facelift.
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"A man who sleeps with full stomach every night thinks no one is hungry," Somali proverb.
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BREAKING: Somalia national soccer wins East and Central Africa Under 17 final in Addis Ababa after defeating South Sudan 3-1. Somalia clinches top spot for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.
#AFCON
#CECAFAU17QFinals
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BREAKING: Somali govt confirms that 358 people were killed in Somalia's deadliest attack, 56 still missing, 228 injured: Ministers
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BREAKING: Pres
@M_Farmaajo
has apologised for atrocities committed in Somaliland under previous Govt of Mohamed Siyad Barre. Nation needed to acknowledge, correct a dark chapter and apologise to our brothers who were killed, maimed in the north, Farmajo told a judicial conference
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JUNE 26, 1960. Happy Independence Day! May we never forget those who sacrificed their lives for us to see this Day.
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Today I gave away my eldest daughter. Samira Harun Maruf, married Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan in Minneapolis. On behalf of both families, Alf Mabrouk!
Thanks to the families, friends and other community members who celebrated with us!
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BREAKING: Ilhan Omar wins her primary battle over Antone Melton-Meaux and three other candidates; she is favourite to retain her Minnesota 5th district seat in the November election - agencies.
#MN05
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Asli Hassan Abade, the first female Somali pilot flew her 1st flight in 1976. She returns to Mogadishu this week after 25+ years:
@DalsanFM
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BREAKING: Qatar Airways inaugural direct flight touches down at Mogadishu airport.
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BREAKING: Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo renounces his United States citizenship despite Somalia constitution allowing for dual citizenship. Statement says legal experts, and nationalities and citizenship authorities from Somalia and US were involved in the process.
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1st of July midnight fireworks in Mogadishu moments ago as Somalia celebrates 58th Independence Day. Somalia commemorates two independence days - 26th of June and 1st of July, 1960, marking the end of British and Italian rules.
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BREAKING: Lowest-ranked soccer team in Africa, Somalia, defeats Zimbabwe 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying match. The game was played in Djibouti as Somalia is still not hosting international matches. 2nd leg is in Bulawayo next week.
#FIFAWorldCup
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This is how Somalia Minister of Sports Khadija Mohamed Diriye celebrated
#OceanStars
’ goal against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Somalia conceded two late goals to crash out of World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
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Representative Ilhan Omar’s statement on efforts to achieve a complete debt relief for Somalia
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BREAKING: The United Nations Security Council voted to lift arms embargo on Somalia, Friday. Fourteen UNSC members voted in favour, 1 abstained. The embargo was imposed in January 1992 at the height of the civil war. Somali officials earlier described today’s vote as “historic.”
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BREAKING: Somalia hits a landmark w/ official launch of registration of political parties for the first time in nearly 50 yrs. The political party system will replace current clan-based power sharing system. 7 parties received accreditation from Independent Electoral Commission.
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We are still using “Karantiil” for the English word “Quarantine”. How about “Soocis”, “Takoor”, “Gooni-isu-taag” or even “Gaar-u-bixid”! What are your suggestions?
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This inventor in Adaado town, central Somalia, is on to something big! Ahmed Omar Sahal dedicates his invention to the Somali airforce which needs his ingenuity more than ever.
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Mogadishu is currently a city of mixed experiences - delights and sometimes disappointments; but no one doubts its promise, characterised by breathtaking beauty, staggering growth in recent years and hospitality to everyone.
#EyesOverMogadishu
#PhotosOfSomalia
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BREAKING: The Al-Shabaab militant group say Tuesday’s attack in the Nairobi hotel complex was in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 14 people were killed in the attack.
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BREAKING:
@IlhanMN
wins Minnesota Democratic Party primary in 5th district to replace
@keithellison
. She's expected to win in Nov., becoming the 1st Somali-American in US Congress. Ilhan Omar made a history in 2016 as she was elected to Minnesota House of Representatives. (
@TIME
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BREAKING: Former Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaore sentenced to life in prison over Thomas Sankara murder
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Salute to the flag: Journalists Farhiyo, Rahmo, Kafeyo, Deqo and Seynab representing different TV stations dress up for the coverage of tonight’s July 1 Somalia independence celebrations.
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BREAKING: Democrat Ilhan Omar makes history, becoming the first Somali-American elected to U.S. Congress, according to US media. Omar wins Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.
@IlhanMN
is the 2nd Muslim-American woman to win Congressional seat following Tuesday’s election.
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BREAKING: A bright night for Mogadishu as the first soccer game played at night in 30+yrs ends. Waberi beats Hodan 3-1 to win championship.
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Quote of the day:
“Somalia belongs to the Muslim, but it belongs to the Somali Muslims, not every Muslim. We need to to tell our people that Abu Salah, Abu Ubaidah, Abu Qahtan have nothing to do with Somalia. This is a land for Jama, Alasow and Qawdhan.” -
@HassanSMohamud
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BREAKING: Mogadishu court jails 4 officials at ministry of health for corruption. Director of Ministry Abdullahi Hashi, Director of Admin & Finance Mohamud Bule, head of accounting Mahdi Abshir, head of Malaria & HIV/AIDs Bashir Abdi were given to 9, 18, 12, 3 prison terms, resp.
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Back in office today after more than a year working from home!
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BREAKING: In a stunning upset Somalia Under-17 Soccer team beats favourites Uganda 1-0 to reach CECAFA Cup Final. Somalia beat Kenya, drew Burundi and was awarded 3-0 after Ethiopia fielded ineligible players against the Ocean Stars. Somalia plays Tanzania in the final on Sunday.
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Any body know when was this and where? May be Kismayo Airport?
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Friends and followers, Happy Islamic New Year 1440!
Wishing you peace, happiness and success!
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Marka has been one of the most volatile towns in Somalia, frequently changing hands b/w Somali Govt forces and Al-Shabaab. Since August 2018 the ancient town enjoyed a relative peace under Govt forces. After a cleanup campaign today, residents got nostalgic for the good old days!
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More than 99% of the passengers are Somalis during this domestic flight, yet instructions and guidelines are given in English. I wonder how many of the passengers clearly understand safety information.
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BREAKING: Fire engulfs shops and businesses along Banadir junction - Digfer road in Hodan district, Mogadishu.
#Somalia
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BREAKING: Tuesday, April 13, marks the first day of
#Ramadan
, Saudi Arabia has announced.
#RamadanMubarak
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BREAKING: US President
@POTUS
has signed an order authorising hundreds of US special forces to be sent back to Somalia according to the New York Times. Around 700 US troops were moved out of Somalia during the last few days of Donald Trump’s term in January 2021.
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BREAKING: First official pictures of Somali soldiers who completed training in Eritrea meeting with president
@HassanSMohamud
. Photos by
@hawelti
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Biggest winner from Somalia’s recent elections may be this man -
@PresidentMadobe
. He has not only survived his political tussle with
@M_Farmaajo
, but he produced a Prime Minister too!
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BREAKING: Security sources believe Mogadishu explosion was the result of a truck bomb carrying several barrels of explosives. Several hotels locate on Maka Al-Mukarama road, massive destruction reported. Waiting to confirm if any gunmen stormed hotels in the area.
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BREAKING: Judge Abdulqadir Ahmed Yusuf of Somalia has been elected president of the international court of justice
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Breathtaking photos of Mogadishu in 1967-1969, part of the childhood memories of Rick Cocco from Michigan who lived in the capital w/ his parents. Photos include Lido Beach, the iconic Cafe Nazionale Bar, and picture of a class room at the American school
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Somali Leaders Reach Landmark Political Agreement
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BREAKING: president
@HassanSMohamud
says reason Somali troops were not returned from Eritrea in the past is because President Isaias Afwerki refused to send them back due to the political differences in the country. He said Eritrea had “good intentions” in training Somali forces.
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How do these Al-Shabaab attackers find the space, the time and the luxury to fire mortars in Mogadishu? How do they scape and slip through in a city with so many checkpoints? Where is the intelligence to bust this network?
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BREAKING: Somali diplomats say Norway has “recognised” the Somali passport, becoming the first Scandinavian country that will issue visas on the new passport.
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BREAKING: Somalia President
@M_Farmaajo
says he has “suspended” the powers of prime minister
@MohamedHRoble
. The President accused the PM of making “rush decisions” and not having working relations with the President.
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BREAKING: US slaps sanctions on Eritrea military, ruling party for interference in Tigray -
@AFP
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BREAKING: Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire says he has decided to step down from his premiership post to protect the unity of the country and not to become part of a political, security, economic, social crisis. Khaire blasted today’s no-confidence as illegal and unconstitutional
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This is a very sad day. Somalia has lost a great Journalist, presenter of the most popular TV show, “Dood Wadaag”, and a wonderful person. I’ve known Awil Dahir Salad for over 25 years, we last spoke Nov 28. My sincere condolences to his immediate family, friends and colleagues.
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BREAKING: Somalia airspace regains Class A. classification after 30 years. The reclassification will be effective one minute past midnight on Jan 26.
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BREAKING: Somalia revoked licenses for two Kenya airline companies for allegedly smuggling Khat declared as “medical supplies” into the country, and violating Covid19 restrictions. Sources tell VOA Somali licenses for Buff Air Services and Silverstones Air Services are revoked.
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A Turkish military plane is at Mogadishu airport with doctors to airlift badly wounded victims of Saturday’s bombing to Turkey for treatment. The plane also delivered medical supplies to Mogadishu hospitals dealing with injured - reports
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It’s 2020 in Somalia! To every freind and follower, Happy New Year! To the families who have lost their loved ones, 2019 was another difficult year; I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope your aspirations will be met in 2020. Happy New Year again, and peace to you!
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Somali National Soccer team arrives in Harare ahead of Tuesday’s rematch in the preliminary World Cup qualifying matches. Somalia won the first leg 1-0 in a historic achievement on Thursday.
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“Don’t dig a hole for anyone; if you do, don’t dig it deep because you may fall into it,” - Somali proverb
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Historic day today - Somalia’s first-ever media house led by women, and staffed by women will be launched in
#Mogadishu
. The team at “Bilan” media house will be unveiled today, April 11, 2022. Their work will be featured on TV, radio and online media.
#Somalia
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