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Lawyer, Governance specialist. Interested in Rule of Law, Gov, Islamism.Tweets reflect my views only.

Mogadishu
Joined February 2009
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Job opportunity at the African Union:. Director-General. jobs.au.int/job/Director-Gen…
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Bro, firstly well done. Your framework speaks directly to what I see on the ground. In the Horn, the 'wheelbarrow dynamic' isn't theory. It's daily life: drought after drought, resources captured by corrupt networks, and young people left with no legal path to move, so they….
I got a peer-reviewed, original theory on the nexus between climate change, corruption, and migration published today in a prestigious international journal. Modest reaction. I’m certain that if I’d slandered a politician and his family members or trashed a major religion, God forbid, the internet would have exploded. That tells you everything about how ailing our public discourse is. #ForTheRecord
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at by global north academics for too long. It's good, no, it's necessary, to see this kind of work coming from someone who knows the weight of it from the inside.
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take dangerous ones. That's exactly where programming lives, at the messy intersection of climate adaptation, anti-corruption, and legal mobility. Rule of law institutions can actually do something there, not just write reports about it. Honestly, this field has been lectured….
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💡What does it look like when justice delivers stability? Join us online or in person on Day 2 of the #JusticeMatters2026 conference for four TED Talk-style presentations showcasing how justice mechanisms contribute to reducing instability in different contexts. We will share practical examples from @IDLO-supported alternative dispute resolution centres in Somalia. 🗓 When: Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 13:45-14:45 CEST 📍 Where: Peace Palace, The Hague & online ➡️ Register now: ow.ly/4qnc50YIPLm
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By highlighting how commercial alternative dispute resolution systems can deliver faster, fairer and more predictable dispute resolution while complementing formal court systems, our recent publication provides actionable guidance for governments, development partners and practitioners looking to leverage the #RuleOfLaw as a driver of investment, resilience and prosperity. Read it now ow.ly/8Qnu50Y08yf #JusticeMatters2026
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“A girl who is educated is a society that is educated” On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the strength of women across Somalia. One way in which 🇳🇱 supports more equality is by providing access to justice with @IDLO ⚖️✨ Let’s hear from the women! youtu.be/s5Kq3ZvUymY
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Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf is a highly respected international jurist and former President of the International Court of Justice. He is also the founding President of the African Institute of International Law, which he established to strengthen Africa’s role in shaping international law. After retiring from the ICJ, he returned to lead the Institute, which brings together judges, diplomats, lawyers, scholars, and students through training programs, seminars, and academies focused on international law and African realities. Based in Arusha, the Institute offers valuable opportunities for Africans including Somali jurists and law students interested in international law.
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External voting widens access, yet turnout often stays low. What makes the difference? Easy registration, voting methods that fit real needs, clear information. Read more in the #GSoD2025 report→ bit.ly/gsod2025
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The plebiscitary theatre, in its cruel pageantry, serves not to coronate but to dissect, laying bare the primordial geometry of ambition and self perseverance. @AwHirsiSO @FahadBinYasin @ASalwe
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….. the ballot's alchemy transmutes ambition to revelation, revealing the ore within the gilded claim
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Garoowe,17 july 2025 Guddoomiye K/X M.Sare ee Puntland Mudane Axmed Sh.Cumar Oo ay wehliyaan k/X X.ilaaliyaha guud ee Puntland Mudane Cabdiqani Diiriye Cowl &Agaasimaha Guud ee MTG Mudane Axmed Maxamud Xasan ayaa Magaalada Garoowe ku soo xiray tababbar socday 3 Maalmood.1/1
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Met with the Acting SRSG Amb James Swan to discuss IDLO’s work in Somalia and coordination with UN. @IDLO
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I mourn the passing of Abdirahman O. Shuke, a man distinguished by his profound intellect and unwavering dedication to education and peacebuilding. He welcomed me and many other professionals returning from the diaspora, instilling in us the noble idea of service.
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After 3 incredible years as Program Coordinator at @IDLO, it’s time to say goodbye. Grateful for the wit, wisdom, and wonderful friends/experiences I’ve made along the way. Thank you all.
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Delivery of medical equipment to Laascaanod Hospital consisting of Dental, Portable ENT Endoscope, Video Laryngoscope, Laparoscopy Machine, Endoscopy and Colposcopy Machine, Dialysis, Ultrasound machine by ⁦@NorwayInSomalia⁩ and ⁦@SwissEmbassyKE⁩ ⁦@NimoJirdeh⁩
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H.E @HassansheikhAli today opened Somali Custodial Corps Strategic Planning Consultation organized by @mojsomalia in collaboration with @IDLO, joined by Attorney General, US ambassador, key judiciary officials, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Security, and civil society. 1/4
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