In Somalia, where traditionally certain jobs are meant only for men, a group of women are breaking these barriers and re-writing the narrative. The role of traffic police has long been seen as unsuitable for them.
However, women in Mogadishu are taking to the streets, directing traffic, ensuring road safety and proving their competence in a role that was once out of reach.
Samiira Abdullahi, at just twenty-five years old, is one of Mogadishu’s growing numbers of female Traffic Police officers. “What motivated me to take on this job is the situation of the public. People need roads to be properly managed, and as a woman, I want to be part of that.”
“The government had initially aimed to have 30% of the force composed of women, but now women in the traffic police have reached 40%. Their work performance is often better than that of men. This is because a woman takes her job seriously; you will never see her leaving her work unattended. When you observe the women working on the streets, you can see that they are always present, even during long working hours, standing on the roads, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.” According to Said Baryare, the Commander of Traffic Police Force
This level of commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed by the public. The role is far from easy, but ensuring road safety is vital for the growth and development of cities. The women have demonstrated their indispensable contribution to this progress. Hibak Mohamed Farah, a community member, said “They are a source of encouragement for Somali women as a whole to participate in maintaining order and contributing to society.”
Photo: Samiira Abdullahi ensuring smooth traffic flow and order in one of Mogadishu’s busy roads.
Although some traditional view of society may oppose women working in the police force, especially in the traffic division, there are also many communities that embrace this change.
Muktar Moalim, a 33 years old who drives a Bajaj, said “The women in traffic are doing a great job. They maintain order on the roads and clear blocked streets. They take their jobs seriously.”
Despite their growing presence and positive impact, these women face significant challenges, Commander Bayare explained, “when they stop vehicles and ensure the drivers comply, some drivers might not even stop at all, or they may hit the vehicle. Some people even insult them, asking why a woman is on the street and making offensive comments.”
Still the women stand their ground. “The behavior of the public is not always ideal. However, at every intersection, we have deployed women to manage the situation and interact with the public.” Says Baryare
Sahra Ahmed, Bilan MediaVVVVV
Garaad is a new robot developed by Zamzam University in Mogadishu, Somalia, as part of an effort toward technological advancement in the country. Led by Abdiasis Hassan Ahmed, head of the university’s technology department, this project symbolizes Somalia’s aspirations and hopes for a future driven by innovation and technology.
The idea for Garaad was conceived during the annual Community Aisummit Somalia conference, held in Mogadishu. This conference, focused on advancing Somalia’s technology sector, inspired the creation of a robot designed to modernize society.
Initially, a design was created, and the prototype of Garaad developed. Equipped with advanced capabilities, Garaad can engage in meaningful conversations, ask and respond to questions, and interact with people.
Beyond simple questions and answer interactions, The Robot can connect with people on an emotional level. The robot can engage in supportive dialogues, offering empathy and companionship, particularly to those experiencing sadness. It becomes a friend, helping people share their problems and alleviating their distress.
As Abdikadir Hassan Ahmed stated, “If we try, we can make something better.”
Abdikadir says “Despite the challenges encountered during development, our team is committed to further advancement.” Public reception of Garaad has been mixed; while many Somalis are enthusiastic about its potential, others have expressed concerns about the robot’s future.
Looking ahead, Garaad has a promising future. Its primary objective is to assist the Somali community, both domestically and abroad. particularly in areas like education, social services, and the development of technological skills.
The Robot exemplifies Somali progress and innovation in the field of technology.
Abdikadir and his team are determined to push the boundaries of what Garaad can achieve, aiming to elevate Somali technological innovation to new heights. Garaad not only embodies progress but also inspires hope for a brighter, tech-driven future for Somalia.
Farhiya Muraad, Bilan media
Madaxweynaha oo khudbad ka jeediyey munaasabadda lagu dhagax-dhigayey mashruucan ayaa ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed ee soo hindistay aragtidaan casriga ah ku bogaadiyey daddaallada ay ku bixinayaan kobcinta dhaqaalaha, dib u yagleelidda quruxda caasimadda, magaca iyo wajiga cusub ee dalkeenna si uu caalamku u arko wax qabsigeenna, taas oo door ka qaadaneysa in Soomaaliya ay ku soo hirtaan ganacsato badan oo heer caalami ah.
“Gobolka Geeska Afrika Dalkeenna ayaa ugu mustaqbal fiican, isaga ayaana hoggaamin doono mustaqbalka, maalgashi marka laga hadlayana mustaqbalka ayaa diirradda la saara howl maanta taagan ma’ahan waxa xoogga la saarayo arrin fog, taas oo qaadan karto sannado, Soomaaliya maanta waxa ay cagta saartay dhabbaha horumarka, iyada oo ka soo kabaneysa marxaladihii adkaa ee uu soo maray dalkeenna.Waa hubaal in guulaha aan gaarnay ka badan aan xaqiijin karnay laga soo billaabo 2000, balse caqabado waaweyn ayaa jiray oo mar kasta dib inoo dhigayey.”
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ayaa xusay in dowladda uu hoggaamiyo ay ahmiyad weyn siineyso maalgashiga, si dalkeenna uu u gaaro isku filnaasho dhaqan-dhaqaale oo waara, isaga oo ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed ee dibadaha maalgashada ku booriyey in ay dalkooda maalgeliyaan si dadka Soomaaliyed ay ula tartamaan ummadaha horumaray.
“Soomaaliya Maanta waa meel ay maalgashadayaasha caalamku ay ku tartamayaan sidii ay u soo wada aadi lahaayeen, mashruucyada heerka caalami ah ee hakadka ku jira waxaa ka mid ah maalgelinta hooteelo waaweyn, suuqyo casri ah, dekado, garoomo diyaareed iyo kheyraadka Dabiiciga ah, dowladda Soomaaliyana inta badan waa dhammeystirtay sharciyadii lagu hagi lahaa ee damaannad qaadayey maalgashigooda, waxaana ku dhiirrigelineyna ganacsatadeenna in ay aaminaan dalkooda oo fursadaha jira ka faa’iideystaan”
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo dul istaagay caqbadaha ku gedaaman horumarka, taas oo lid ku noqon karta sharciga dalka u degsan, dhaqankeenna suuban iyo khiyamka bulshada ee aan kaga tilmaaman nahay ummadaha kale, ayaa ganacsatada uga baaqay in ay iska ilaaliya wax kasta oo dhaawici karo diinta.
“Dowladnimada waxaa aas-aas u ah in dadka waxa ay leeyihiin u ilaaliso ay ku taagan yihin ummadda jiritaankeeda sida diinta, dhaqanka suuban, afka, difaacdo xuuquuqdooda iyo in ay adeegyo u fidiso sida caafimaad, waxbarasho, biyo, koronto iyo xqaiijinta amniga muwaadinka”
Madaxweynaha oo ka duulaya muhiimadda uu leeyahay dadka iyo dowladda Soomaaliyeed maalgelinta mashruucaan weyn ee Gateway ayaa ganacsatada hirgelineysa ku adkeeyey in ay si deg deg ah u soo dhammeytiran qorshaha dhismahaan ka kooban qeybaha kala duwan, sida Hoteel casriya, suuq, isbitaal, maasaajid, hool Shirar caalamiga ah martigeliya iyo goobo kale oo heer sare ah.
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh iyo Danjire Xue Bing ayaa ka wada-hadlay xoojinta iskaashiga labada waddan ee dhinacyada amniga, dhaqaalaha,siyaasadda, diblomaasiyadda, ganacsiga iyo waxbrashada si loo kobciyo danaha ay wadaagan Soomaaliya iyo Shiinaha.
Madaxweynaha ayaa danjiraha la wadaagay horumarada uu gaaray dalkeenna iyo fursadaha maalgashi ee ka bannaan, taas oo ay wadaagi karaan Soomaaliya iyo Shiinaha, waxa uuna xusay in Soomaaliya waqtigan u diyaarsan tahay la falgalidda caqabadaha iyo fursadaha isku sidkan ee ka imaan kara heer Gobol iyo kuwa caalamiga ah.
Dhankiisa, Danjire Xue Bing ayaa uga mahadceliyey Madaxda iyo shacabka Soomaaliyeed soo dhaweynta wanaagsan ee ay u fidiyeen isaga iyo wafdigiisa, waxa uuna bogaadiyey guulaha ay ku tallaabsatay Dowladda Federaalka ee amniga, la dagaallanka argagixisada iyo xaqiijinta nabadda iyo horumarka Geeska Afrika, taas oo ku saleysan daris wanaag, is ixtiraam iyo nabad ku wada noolaanshaha dalalka Gobolka.
Madaxwaynaha Jamhuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Dr. Xasan Shiikh Maxamuud iyo Wafdi uu hoggaaminaayo ayaa lagu soo dhaweeyey Magaalada Ankara ee Dalka Turkiga, kadib casuumad rasmi ah oo uu ka helay dhiggiisa dalkaas Mudane Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Madaxweynaha iyo wafdigiisa ayaa
Ankara u yimid ka qeybgalka wareegga saddexaad ee wadahalada u dhaxeeya Soomaaliya iyo Itoobiya.
Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya waxaa ka go’an ilaalinta madax-bannaanida, midnimada, iyo wadajirka dhuleed ee Soomaaliya.
Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya waxay uga mahadcelineysaa dowladda iyo shacabka walaalaha ah ee Turkiga dadaalkooda joogtada ah ee ku aaddan fududeynta wadahadalka iyo hoggaaminta geeddi-socodka lagu raadinayo xal waara oo laga gaaro arrintan.
Sii-Haayaha Guddoomiyaha Gobolka Banaadir iyo Duqa Magaalada Muqdisho Mudane Sheekh Yuusuf Xuseen Jimcaale (Madaale) ayaa daahfuray xarunta Keydka Talaalka Gobolka Banaadir oo noqon doonta xarunta dhexe ee Keydka Talaalka Magaalada Muqdisho.
Munaasabadda waxaa goobjoog ka ahaa Wasiiru Dowlaha Wasaaradda Caafimaadka XFS, Guddoomiye Kuxigeenka Arrimaha Bulshada iyo Wacyigelinta Maamulka Gobolka Banaadir, Xildhibaano ka tirsan BFS, Guddoomiyeyaal Degmo, Agaasimeyaal iyo bahda Caafimaadka Gobolka Banaadir.
Magaalada Muqdisho ayaa markeedii ugu horreysay laga hirgaliyay xabsi loogu talagalay haweenka oo kaliya, taas oo lagu sheegay tallaabo horumarineed oo wax ka taraysa amniga iyo dhaqanka bulshada.
Xabsigan, oo xalay si rasmi ah xarigga looga jaray, ayaa la sheegay inuu ku shaqeyn doono qaab gaar ah oo diiradda saaraya haweenka lagu soo qabto falalka anshax-xumada, gaar ahaan kuwa lagu eedeeyo dhaqan-xumo ku faafinta baraha bulshada iyo isticmaalka maandooriyaha.
Munaasabadda furitaanka, oo lagu qabtay xarunta taliska Booliska Gobolka Banaadir, ayaa waxaa si rasmi ah xadhigga uga jaray Taliyaha Booliska Gobolka Banaadir. Masuuliyiin sar-sare oo ka tirsan booliska iyo marti sharaf kale ayaa sidoo kale ka qeyb galay munaasabadda, iyagoo ku tilmaamay xabsigan mid wax weyn ka tari doona nidaaminta iyo hagaajinta bulshada.
Taliyeyaasha ka qayb galay ayaa xusay in xabsigan uu yahay mid gaar ah, looguna talagalay in lagu hayo oo kaliya haweenka lagu soo qabto falal wax u dhima dhaqanka guud ee bulshada, gaar ahaan kuwa ku lug yeesha falalka anshax-xumada ama ku xad-gudba sharciga iyagoo adeegsanaya baraha bulshada.
Dadka deegaanka iyo mas’uuliyiinta ayaa rajo ka muujiyay in xaruntan ay xal waara u noqoto haweenka dhibaatada ku haya bulshada, isla markaana ay dhiirrigeliso in la qaato dhaqanka wanaagsan iyo ka fogaanshaha waxyaabaha keeni kara inay ku lug yeeshaan falal sharci-darro ah.
Xabsigan cusub ayaa loo arkaa mid muhiim u ah xoojinta nidaamka dhaqanka bulshada, waxaana Magaalada Muqdisho ee Caasimada Soomaaliya faraba’an ku haya Haween ku jira Barahabulshada, kuwaasi oo soo gudbiya dhaqan xumo iyo muuqaalo aan u fiicnayn Asnhaxa. Taasi ayaana keentay in xabsigaan la sameeyo.
Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya oo xalay yeeshay kulan deg-deg ah ayaa ansixiyey heshiisyo dhowr ah oo kala ah hindise sharciyeedka iskaashiga Garsoorka Caalamiga ah, heshiis is-afgarad oo u dhexeeya Soomaaliya iyo Qatar oo iska kaashanaya Arrimaha Beeraha, Axdiga Afrika ee Xuquuqda iyo Baraaraha Carruurta, iyo heshiis ku saabsan shaqo qorista shaqaalaha oo u dhexeeya Soomaaliya iyo Sacuudiga.
Shirka oo uu guddoominayey Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa lagu soo bandhigay Warbixinno kala duwan oo ku saabsan amniga dalka, iyo dib u xoreynta deegaannada ay ku suganyihiin Alshabaab , iyadoo Goluhu uu meel-mariyey heshiiska wareejinta maxaabiista xukuman oo ay kala saxeexdeen Soomaaliya iyo Kuuriyada Koonfureed.
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