Written By Mussa al-AbbasiFormer President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a deliberate government-backed effort to alter the demographic and political makeup of Mogadishu’s historic Shangani and Hamar Weyne districts. In a recent statement, Sheikh Sharif
The historical presence of Arabs in the Banadir coast—most notably Mogadishu—during the medieval period has long been a subject of scholarly interest. Archaeological and epigraphic evidence suggests that this presence may date back significantly earlier than previously assumed. The continued existence
His full name was Sheikh Muḥyiddīn Muʿallim Mukarram Muʿallim ʿUmar ibn ʿĀlim ibn Muʿallim Mahād Muḥammad ibn Muʿallim ʿUmar ibn Sheikh ʿUthmān ibn Sheikh Būhow ibn Qāḍī Musharraf Hājī ibn Hājī Abū Bakr al-Qaḥṭānī. Commonly known as Muḥyiddīn Muʿallim Mukarram al-Qaḥṭānī, he was a distinguished Banādiri
The language spoken by the inhabitants of Barawa, known as Chimini, has long been a subject of debate in linguistic studies. Some western linguistic scholars, such as Möhlig (1995) and Nurse and Hinnebusch (1993), have classified it as a dialect of Swahili. However, extensive linguistic and socio-historical
It is necessary to make one clarification immediately. Prior to Italian colonisation, Somalia as a political entity did not exist. With Art.1 of the law 161 of the 5th April 1908, the Italian colonial government gave Somalia its name. Incautious or deliberate, the name “Somalia” throws the history of
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Written By Mussa al-Abbasi Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a deliberate government-backed effort to alter the demographic and political makeup of Mogadishu’s historic Shangani and Hamar Weyne districts. In a recent statement, Sheikh Sharif alleged that individuals from other Somali
Efforts by the Libyan police force to clamp down on human trafficking and illegal immigration have yielded a major breakthrough in the outskirts of Libya. The discovery of a human trafficking network, led by an unidentified smuggler, has resulted in the rescuing a large number of Somali nationals kidnapped in
The coastal city of Barawa in Banadir witnessed a disturbing incident last week that exposed a deep-rooted corruption within the police force and the towns elders. Innocent young men were falsely accused of drug possession, leading to their arrest and subsequent demands for a large sum of money as ransom.
Food is an enormous vessel for culture, reflecting the unique traditions and heritage of a community. However, the unfortunate phenomenon of cultural appropriation threatens to erode the authenticity of cuisine, as seen in the Somali appropriation of authentic Banadiri food. This issue highlights the broader problem of food colonialism and
In the afternoon of Friday, 12th April 2024, the Banadir city of Barawa was abruptly shattered by the sounds of gunshots and terror between two occupying forces. The conflict that ravaged the city was said to have originated when an armed group attempted to smuggle khat, a stimulant drug, into
Barawa Channel One, is celebrating the grand opening of its new headquarters in the town. This milestone marks an important step in solidifying the channel’s presence in Barawa, as it becomes the central hub for operations and oversees charitable initiatives and other activities within the community. The opening ceremony was
The historical presence of Arabs in the Banadir coast—most notably Mogadishu—during the medieval period has long been a subject of scholarly interest. Archaeological and epigraphic evidence suggests that this presence may date back significantly earlier than previously assumed. The continued existence of structures such as the Al-Jaama Mosque, built in
His full name was Sheikh Muḥyiddīn Muʿallim Mukarram Muʿallim ʿUmar ibn ʿĀlim ibn Muʿallim Mahād Muḥammad ibn Muʿallim ʿUmar ibn Sheikh ʿUthmān ibn Sheikh Būhow ibn Qāḍī Musharraf Hājī ibn Hājī Abū Bakr al-Qaḥṭānī. Commonly known as Muḥyiddīn Muʿallim Mukarram al-Qaḥṭānī, he was a distinguished Banādiri scholar of noble descent,
The language spoken by the inhabitants of Barawa, known as Chimini, has long been a subject of debate in linguistic studies. Some western linguistic scholars, such as Möhlig (1995) and Nurse and Hinnebusch (1993), have classified it as a dialect of Swahili. However, extensive linguistic and socio-historical evidence suggests that
It is necessary to make one clarification immediately. Prior to Italian colonisation, Somalia as a political entity did not exist. With Art.1 of the law 161 of the 5th April 1908, the Italian colonial government gave Somalia its name. Incautious or deliberate, the name “Somalia” throws the history of this
In Banaadir, unfortunately, the destruction perpetrated on the ancient ruins, both by Somali from other regions and importantly colonial Italian government has denied history the possibility of reconstructing its past. They say that those who want to conceal the tracks of history are always dissident; destroyers of buildings, monuments and
The history of Banadir, has long been subjected to colonial distortions, with Italian and British narratives falsely exaggerating the extent of slavery in the region. This propaganda was not only a tool for justifying colonization but also served to undermine the autonomy and historical dignity of the Banadiri people. By
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The Historical Town of Barawa and its Earliest Inhabitants
Written by Allesandra Vianelo IntroductionBarawa is the southernmost of the Benadir ports, lying approximately 200 km. south of Mogadishu and 100 km. south of Merka. Despite these comparatively short distances, during the nineteenth century most travellers and traders reached the town by sea, as the land routes were not safe
