Monday 15 June 2026
Suugaan
Culture
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Bridging the third and fourth generations of African writers, Abdurahman Waberi weaves myth, humour, and lyrical poetry into explorations of local struggles and universal themes. …
Bridging the third and fourth generations of African writers, Abdurahman Waberi weaves myth, humour, and lyrical poetry into explorations of local struggles and universal themes. …
Thoughts
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The failure to archive the poetic and literary production of our forebears has deprived Somalis of a crucial moral and artistic resource, argues Mahbub Abdillahi. And judging by our political culture, it shows. …
The failure to archive the poetic and literary production of our forebears has deprived Somalis of a crucial moral and artistic resource, argues Mahbub Abdillahi. And judging by our political culture, it shows. …
Art
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Somali music needs to find a balance between those aspects that nourish our minds and those that are intended for our bodies.
A long standing tension between mind and body has permeated modern Somali music since its early days. Rooted in the meaning-oriented disposition of the Somali…
Somali music needs to find a balance between those aspects that nourish our minds and those that are intended for our bodies.
A long standing tension between mind and body has permeated modern Somali music since its early days. Rooted in the meaning-oriented disposition of the Somali…
Culture
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Somalis globally mark the second anniversary of the death of towering poet, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, widely known as Hadraawi
A quiet anniversary passed on 19 August, marking the second year since the death of Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, widely known as Hadraawi, a giant of Somali…
Somalis globally mark the second anniversary of the death of towering poet, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, widely known as Hadraawi
A quiet anniversary passed on 19 August, marking the second year since the death of Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, widely known as Hadraawi, a giant of Somali…
Opinion
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Ahmed Samatar, the prominent Somali scholar and intellectual, has been ousted from his political party, Hilaac. But is the problem with him or our political system?
In a televised media briefing, a spokesperson of the Hilaac political party leadership announced that it had ousted…
Ahmed Samatar, the prominent Somali scholar and intellectual, has been ousted from his political party, Hilaac. But is the problem with him or our political system?
In a televised media briefing, a spokesperson of the Hilaac political party leadership announced that it had ousted…
Culture
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The breakdown of the Somali state and its impact on society has led to an erosion of our core values as Somalis. We need to explore our culture and religion to retrieve and rebuild trust in the country.
The values of Somali society are deeply rooted in what its people hold dear, protect, and…
The breakdown of the Somali state and its impact on society has led to an erosion of our core values as Somalis. We need to explore our culture and religion to retrieve and rebuild trust in the country.
The values of Somali society are deeply rooted in what its people hold dear, protect, and…
Interviews
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Helmi Ben Meriem speaks to Geeska about his research on Nuruddin Farah’s fiction and non-fiction writing, as well as broader currents in Somali literature today
Helmi Ben Meriem is a Somali studies scholar of Tunisian origin whose research focuses on Somali-Anglophone literature. He spoke to Geeska…
Helmi Ben Meriem speaks to Geeska about his research on Nuruddin Farah’s fiction and non-fiction writing, as well as broader currents in Somali literature today
Helmi Ben Meriem is a Somali studies scholar of Tunisian origin whose research focuses on Somali-Anglophone literature. He spoke to Geeska…
Art
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Sado took the stage at the National Theater in Mogadishu on January 21, 1989, during a state event celebrating the media. She sang her famous song “Land Cruiser” in front of a large audience, including President Mohamed Siad Barre and his government officials. More than one hundred and fifty…
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Sado took the stage at the National Theater in Mogadishu on January 21, 1989, during a state event celebrating the media. She sang her famous song “Land Cruiser” in front of a large audience, including President Mohamed Siad Barre and his government officials. More than one hundred and fifty…
Interviews
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In a conversation with Geeska, Booker-shortlisted novelist Nadifa Mohamed discusses her lifelong relationship with books, the impact of Somali oral tradition, and the ability of literature to connect with broader audiences.…
In a conversation with Geeska, Booker-shortlisted novelist Nadifa Mohamed discusses her lifelong relationship with books, the impact of Somali oral tradition, and the ability of literature to connect with broader audiences.…
Thoughts
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Professor John ‘Jaamac’ Johnson recalls his visits to Somalia in the 1960s and his interactions with scholars, poets and writers.
One pleasant summer afternoon in 1968, a group of friends embarked on a train journey from London, heading north to visit another friend at…
Professor John ‘Jaamac’ Johnson recalls his visits to Somalia in the 1960s and his interactions with scholars, poets and writers.
One pleasant summer afternoon in 1968, a group of friends embarked on a train journey from London, heading north to visit another friend at…
