Spot on or erroneous? Source: 1936 British newspaper
Jun 30 2012
When you enter the land of the Somali
This is from a book (authored by Dr. Adolf Walter Schleicher) containing collections of Somali narratives nearing the end of the 19th century (1894). The actual passages have been narrated by actual Somalis. Some words are difficult to read. It contains humourous encounters and plenty of anecdotes. Here is a sample: Translation:
Jun 29 2012
Rare colonial video documentary – 1953 – Video
Below this post is a rare colonial video documentary depicting Somalia’s wild life in the early ’50’s. It reveals Italian hunters hunting and killing Somali elephants and other members of Somalia’s animal kingdom. It is an unfortunate fact that in 2012, 95% of Somalia’s vast wild life have disappeared as a result of poaching, migration […]
Jun 29 2012
Emir Sheikh Abadir Musa Warwaje’le
Abadir ibn Musa ibn Warwa’Jecle (Somali: Abaadir Muuse Warwaaqjecle) dubbed as the principal patron saint and first Emir of Harar, was the most celebrated Somali figure and one of the earliest propagators of Islam in the city of Harar. He introduced Islam at a very early period, before the Abyssinians (Ethiopians) first gained a footing […]
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