Mahatma Gandhi’s reflective encounter with Adan, a Somali soldier who deserted from the British Army in the 1920s (in his own words): “Adan was a young Somali soldier who was sentenced to ten years’ hard labour for desertion from the British Army, which he had joined during the War. He was transferred by the Aden […]
Jun 16 2016
Hooyo (Mother)
There is something profoundly poignant about the Somali word for mother: Hooyo. Its touching utterance has a way that can tug the heartstrings of even the most heart-hardened men and women. Indeed, and not surprisingly, etymologically, the word carries sympathy that a mother has for her child. It’s derived from the Somali root word hoy/hooy […]
Apr 8 2016
Ah, we are soldiers of a different generation — Somali-Ethiopian war tribute
A tribute to the fallen Somali soldiers of Somalo-Ethiopian war (1977-78). All 6,453 of them: Ah, we are soldiers of a different generation. We have fought and died, and are long forgotten. We didn’t wish to die, when we heard that clarion cry. Our souls still wander beneath the soil where our lifeless bodies anchored. […]
Mar 29 2016
Ma run baa in Siyaad Barre rabay in Soomaaliya ay la midowdo Itoobiya shuruud la’aan?
Taariikhdu waxay ku socotaa qawaaniin cilmi ah oo aan ku xirneyn qof waxa uu qabo ama uu jecel yahay. Sidaas darteed, markii la baraayo waa iney ku salaysnaataa hab cilmi. Qofka marka uu malo awaal cusub soo bandhigo waa iney leedahay manhaj iyo tixraacyo xaqiiqi ah oo uu ku xoojinayo macluumadka cusub. Internetka waxaa lagu […]
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