Muqdisho oo martigelisay horyaalka ugu horreeya ee kubadda cagta haweenka, ayaa gabdhaha Soomaaliyeed ee jecel ciyaarta kubadda cagta si weyn u soo dhaweeyeen horyaalka haweenka. Mogadishu hosted the inaugural women’s football league, warmly welcomed by Somali girls passionate about the sport.
Hay’adda ICRC ayaa Muqdisho ku soo gabagabeysay tartanka Sharciga Caalamiga ah ee Bani’aadannimada, oo ay ka qeyb galeen sagaal jaamacadood. The ICRC has concluded the International Humanitarian Law competition in Mogadishu, with 9 universities participating.
In this eye-opening talk, we address the dangerous trend of prescription painkiller abuse among youth. Discover how to implement proper controls, educate young people, and create community-based solutions to fight this hidden epidemic.Daawo dood xasaasi ah oo kusaabsan sida Loo Xakameyn Karo Daawoyinka Xanuunbaabi’iyayaasha ee ay Dhallinyaradu u isticmaalan qaab maandooriye ahaan ?#somalia #muqdisho #drugs #health #youth
Haweenka tuulada Baxnaano ee galbeedka Kismaayo ayaa la halgamaya sidii ay u heli lahaayeen biyo nadiif ah, iyadoo ay sii guranayso warta kaliya ee ay ku tiirsan yihiin. Women in Baxnaano village, located west of Kismayo, are facing an ongoing struggle to access clean water, as the only well upon which they rely is gradually drying up.#waterscarcity #ClimateImpact #RuralWomen #somalia
Dhalinyarada Soomaaliyeed waxay wajahaan shaqo la’aan baahsan, balse waxaa jira qaar abuurtay fursado ganacsi oo shaqaaleysiiyay qaar ka mid ah dhalinyarada. Somali youth face widespread unemployment, but some are turning challenges into opportunities by creating businesses that employ other young people. #somaliwomen #Entrepreneurship #JobOpportunities #YouthEmpowerment
Waxaa si guul leh loo soo gabagabeeyay tartankii sheeko-sameynta ee kasocday Bilan Media ,waxaana ku guuleystay 10 gabdhood oo saxafiyiin ah iyagoo soo bandhigay sheekooyin dhaxal-gal ah oo si qoto dheer u muujinaya duruufaha, caqabadaha iyo awoodda haweenka Soomaaliyeed. Bilan Media has successfully concluded its storytelling competition, with ten female journalists recognized as winners. The participants showcased impactful and enduring stories that shed light on the circumstances, challenges, and strength of Somali women.#Somalia #WomenInMedia
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of carrying out a deadly drone strike on a children’s learning center in the town of Kalogi, located in Sudan’s Kordofan region, killing at least 50 people, including 33 children.
According to multiple independent sources, the attack was conducted using unmanned aerial drones. Health officials and human rights organizations described the strike as “intentional,” calling it one of the most disturbing incidents in the country’s ongoing conflict.
Humanitarian workers who spoke from the region said the strike hit a facility that served as a learning and care center for young children, leaving behind what witnesses described as a scene of severe devastation.
The RSF, which has been receiving military and political support from the United Arab Emirates, has previously drawn international condemnation over alleged attacks on civilians. In an earlier incident, an RSF officer was linked to a mass shooting of unarmed residents in Al-Fashir — an attack that sparked wide global criticism despite the officer later being arrested.
Human rights groups say widespread abuses have been recorded across Sudan since the war erupted in April 2023, when the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF escalated into full-scale warfare following a power struggle between the two rival generals.
International observers warn that civilian casualties continue to mount as both sides intensify their operations in contested regions. Rights organizations are calling for independent investigations and urgent global action to protect civilians trapped in the worsening humanitarian crisis.
Goob lagu kobciyo xirfadaha haweenka Soomaaliyeed iyo barashada Buraan burka si ay haweenku uga faa’iidaystaan suuqa shaqada oo Muqdisho laga hirgeliyay. A center has been established in Mogadishu to enhance the skills of Somali women, including training in Buraanbur, with the aim of improving their access to employment opportunities.#WomenEmpowerment #SomaliWomen #SkillsDevelopment #CulturalHeritage
While Aadan Abdullahi Ali devotes himself wholeheartedly to the care of stray dogs, not everyone in Mogadishu shares his compassion. Many Somalis continue to grapple with fear, religious interpretation, and cultural attitudes that have shaped their view of dogs for generations.
Sahra Ahmed, a mother living in the Somali capital, recalled a distressing encounter that still lingers in her memory. She was walking alone at night down a deserted street when she came across a group of stray dogs.
“I don’t have any connection with dogs. When they bark, I get frightened their sound sends a shiver through me,” she said.
“That night, I panicked and ran. One of the dogs chased me and knocked me down. I reacted based on what I was raised to believe many children in our culture are taught to fear or even despise dogs.”
Sahra says she does not oppose people who help animals. But her fear is rooted in personal experience and longstanding social perceptions.
“Whenever I see a dog, I deliberately avoid that path. It’s not hatred it’s fear from what I’ve been through.”
Sahra’s feelings are shared by many in Somali society people who may not realise that the animals Aadan cares for are sick, gentle, and in need of support, not threats.
Liibaan Ali, a resident of Mogadishu, believes the community needs a cultural shift.
“I have no issue with people helping dogs. Those who do so should not be discriminated against. They are caring for one of God’s creatures, and that deserves respect.”
This diversity of opinion between fear rooted in cultural trauma and a growing belief in mercy and compassion highlights how Aadan’s story sits at the heart of a broader conversation about humanity and coexistence.
“Get Away From Us, You Filthy Man!” Rejection in the Streets
While interviewing Aadan, I witnessed firsthand the level of hostility he sometimes endures.
He was preparing to feed some dogs offering them meat scraps and milk near a house in his neighbourhood. As he set down the food, a woman from inside the home suddenly burst out, shouting angrily:
“Get away from us, you filthy man!”
The harsh words left Aadan no choice but to leave. He picked up his supplies and walked away in silence, calmly distancing himself from the house to avoid escalating the situation.
“Some people not only refuse to help they don’t even want the dogs to be fed near them,” he later explained.
That moment captured the quiet dignity with which Aadan continues his work, despite the scorn and rejection he faces. For him, the act of caring for animals is a moral and spiritual duty. Yet for some around him, it remains a source of discomfort or even contempt.
Such confrontations underscore the challenges Aadan faces not just in feeding and treating the dogs, but in confronting deeply held fears and beliefs that make his mission all the more difficult.
Aadan’s quiet struggle reveals more than attitudes toward stray dogs it exposes how fear, belief, and compassion collide in Somali society. Whether seen as a threat or a test of humanity, the dogs he feeds have forced a difficult question onto the streets of Mogadishu: who deserves care, and who decides?
By Farhio Muraad, Editor-in-Chief, Bilan Media