NEW BRIEF: Lessons from #Somalia’s 2021 Upper House Elections The brief analyzes: ➡️the Upper House electoral processes ➡️the role and influence of FMS Presidents ➡️the women’s quota ➡️the election outcome ➡️and lessons for the lower house elections. somalipublicagenda.org/lessons-from-s…

Great work to the Hello! Caafi Telehealth team. I love to see Somali-led innovation that directly improves access to health care for rural and poor communities.

A friend took this pic @ Carrefour in Abu Dhabi. Great to see that Somali-origin meats are available in major markets in the Gulf. If we can improve our systems - quality control, transport, credit - the sky is the limit for Somali exports.

well, one person is making dua...and the other person is doing something with his hands while sitting cross-legged on a stone 😂 looks like you're having a great time, enjoy!

Fascinating research that illustrates how Somalis have been engaged in international trade for more than a millennia. Thank you Jorge de Torres and your colleagues for the excellent research and years of archeological study in Somaliland.

Join us for tonight's Twitter discussion GAROWE ONLINE at 8PM East Africa Time

Interesting short feature that highlights strong levels of social trust as the key to the success of Somali entrepreneurs. youtube.com/watch?v=pqTtoT…

Happy 4th birthday to us. Grateful for the unwavering support of our Board, fellows, partners & friends. As we enter our 5th year, we are looking forward to producing evidence based research and analysis & creating space for dialogue on key governance and public service issues.

Join us tomorrow night, 9pm. We will have @TwitterSpaces conversation on #Somalia’s federal elections and the recent NCC agreement with Mohamed Abdirizak, former #Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahad Wasuge will be the moderator.

Glad to see donors are investigating @nrt_kenya. The so-called conservancies in Kenya, esp around Laikipia, always seem to have non-Kenyans as the "stewards" of the land. These folks develop luxury bush camps and showcase how they employ locals. Always felt like a scam to me.

It is interesting that with all the challenges faced in Somalia, there is rarely a shortage of water, electricity or diesel in the major cities. The private sector is quite efficient.

When Google Translates goes horribly wrong 🤣 The correct translation for this saying is something similar to "my home is your home" OR "feel at home"

Inspired by a recent Michael Harriot post... If there was a Somali Olympics Games, what competition would you compete in? I will go first: I am confident that I would get at least a silver medal in the "banana with almost every meal" category. 🍌🍌🍌

Study examines the opportunities and challenges women face in running for and being members of Somalia's federal parliament.

Perhaps it is easier to agree a #debt suspension when it is just one country... and of course it is welcome. But many countries have faced war and not had this kind of international support to date...

Excellent interview with Carlos Lopes. "Very often our leaders give in very easily to the pressures they are under in exchange for a seat at the top table." Very important point - need to recognize where we have power and to exercise it, primarily at the negotiating table.

When Somali women are given the chance to compete in the political sphere, they are a force to be reckoned with💪🏾

Most U.S. foreign aid doesn't go to foreigners -- at least not directly. I dig into the numbers on how USAID can change that. 1/n cgdev.org/blog/usaid-loc…

This x100!

Congratulations to Abdihakim M. Yusuf on your appointment to Chief of Staff Villa Somalia. Your thoughtful leadership and rich experience make you the right person for the job. Best of luck!