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Institutions • Reform • Development | Somalia 🇸🇴

Mogadishu, Somalia
Joined December 2015
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Hard luck to our Under-17 Ocean Stars! 🇸🇴 Although we lost the #CECAFAU17 final in a penalty shootout, your discipline, determination, and team spirit throughout the tournament made us incredibly proud. Your remarkable journey has inspired us all, and we wish you every success in the upcoming #AFCONU17 tournament. Congratulations to #Uganda on the victory!
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As Somalia’s petroleum sector develops, strong institutions, transparency and accountability will be essential. Our Policy Brief examines how international financial institutions can support transparency reforms in the sector. Read: dhaxaldhawr.org/publications… #Somalia #Petroleum
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For the history books!
✅ History made! Omar Artan is officially the first ever non-European to take charge of the UEFA #SuperCup!
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Lasanod city night life is back to life!
Lasanod city is lighting up again after the maintenance of 135 solar streetlights originally installed in 2015. With the support from @NorwayinSomalia & @SwissEmbassyKE, the restored lights are improving night-time mobility, supporting local businesses and helping revive public life and social interaction during the night.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
As a Barcelona fan, one couldn’t have asked for anything more. On 19th, we’re winning, regardless of who scores, who wins.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Messi inspiring his National team to a historic comeback. Easy for some. Difficult for the others.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup! We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
This is how Mogadishu received Omar Artan the Africa’s best referee after US visa denial. #sports #Somalia #areferee #Africa
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One positive takeaway from the Omar Artan story: Somalia is trending for more than tragedy. The world is hearing Somali voices, stories, and is paying attention to Somali concerns. A nation once spoken about is now finding its voice on the global stage. That alone is a victory worth recognizing.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧! 🇸🇴✨ It is a very difficult moment and a painful setback for Omar Abdulkadir Artan after missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup opportunity. But this is not the end of his journey. He is still young, and football always gives second chances. The 2030 World Cup is just around the corner and there is still time to come back stronger, better and more prepared. Denial is not defeat. It is only a delay in destiny. He should continue working hard, stay focused and trust the process because greater opportunities are still ahead. Tough moments build stronger professionals and this setback can become the fuel for a stronger comeback. More chapters are still waiting to be written in his career. 💪🏽 If you see this, write a beautiful message for Omar because he’s gonna see this and appreciate it. ❤️ #AfricanFootball #WorldCupwithMicky
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Apparently, the US is not competent to organize a major international sport event. Another great Trump embarrassment.
The best African referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the US despite having a diplomatic passport. He was supposed to lead some WC 2026 matches. This tournament is nothing else than a shitshow to please the tiny-handed orange shitgibbon Krasnov.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Djibouti, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the State of Palestine, the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of Yemen, the Lebanese Republic, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, People's Republic of Bangladesh and the State of Kuwait condemn in the strongest terms the illegal and unacceptable step taken by the so-called “Somaliland” region in opening a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem. This constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international resolutions, and represents a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. The Ministers reaffirm their categorical rejection of any unilateral measures aimed at entrenching an illegal reality in occupied Jerusalem or conferring legitimacy on any entities or arrangements that contravene international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They reiterate that East Jerusalem has been occupied Palestinian territory since 1967, and that any measures intended to alter its legal and historical status are null and void and without legal effect. The Ministers further emphasize their full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and their unequivocal rejection of any unilateral measures that undermine the unity of Somali territory or infringe upon its sovereignty.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
One fake entity sets up an “embassy” to another fake entity.
I am pleased to announce that the Republic of Somaliland’s Embassy will be located in Jerusalem - the Embassy will be opened soon, while Israel will also establish its Embassy in Hargeisa, reflecting growing friendship, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation between our two peoples.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
A government that ludicrously tries to sue a foreign paper rather than grant unfettered access to foreign reporters and UN investigators to its prisons, or even launch its own internal investigations to clear its ‘innocent’ troops.
Today I instructed my legal advisers to consider the harshest legal action against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof. They defamed the soldiers of Israel and perpetuated a blood libel about rape, trying to create a false symmetry between the genocidal terrorists of Hamas and Israel’s valiant soldiers. Under my leadership, Israel will not be silent. We will fight these lies in the court of public opinion and in the court of law. Truth will prevail.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Lamine 🇵🇸❤️
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CHAMPIONS 🏆 It's not just a league title. It's history. 💙❤️
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Somali students have taken first place in the computer science and artificial intelligence category at one of Africa’s largest science exhibitions, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
⚡️LATEST: Students from @tmfsomalia have won first place in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence category at Science Fest Africa 2026, one of the continent’s largest science exhibitions, held in #Abidjan. The event brought together participants from 27 African countries and featured hundreds of projects showcasing innovation across multiple scientific disciplines. #Somalia #Türkey
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Dolow town in #Gedo still benefits from 2019 @EU_in_Somalia-funded solar streetlights—enhancing mobility and local #economic activity. The lights continue to improve safety at night, 7 years on, with maintenance undertaken by authorities in partnership with stabilization actors.
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Mohamed Shidane retweeted
Country: Somalia Language: Somali People: - Singular: Somali - Plural: Somalis Example: Somali President President of Somalia Somali government Somali people The Somali economy He/She is Somali They are Somalis A group of Somalis Somalis in the diaspora He/She speaks Somali They speak Somali
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