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 […]
Jan 12 2016
Somali Faces
I invite you to join this page that will record narratives to change existing deep-rooted perceptions about the Somali ethnic group globally. Given that we are a scattered community, their aim is to physically visit a total of 196 countries, locate Somalis and capture their genuine tales of hope and aspirations to regrets and loss. […]
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