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Mogadishu (AX) - Somalis gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Prof. Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari, the former Speaker of their Parliament, in a state funeral on Saturday. Noteworthy figures such as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Barre were in attendance for this solemn occasion.Announced deceased last Friday at 79 years of age, Prof. Jawari was lauded by current leaders as a venerable statesman with a six-decade-long commitment to Somalia's government.President Mohamud offered a tribute, hailing Prof.…

Samatar landed in Minneapolis in 1991, just four days after earning his degree from Somalia’s National University, driven by the eruption of civil war back home. In Minnesota, he pursued an MBA at the University of St. Thomas, finishing in 2004, and was a Humphrey Institute Policy fellow from 2003 to 2004. Altman shared that Common Currents took nearly seven years. The COVID-19 pandemic and coordinating with multiple poets added more complexity to this project compared to others. The poems on the panels, penned by artists…

Somali politician reminisces Italy's profound markToday, the Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi was warmly welcomed by Somalia's Minister of Transport, Fardowsa Osman Egal, in Mogadishu.The Minister evoked the significant influence Italy has had over the past decades, evident in both the infrastructure and the still-prevalent Italian vehicles on Somali roads. Reflecting on the era when Alitalia operated Somali civil aviation, the Minister acknowledged the massive contributions from the Italian Agency for Development…

Mohamed Salah hinted he plans to stay at Liverpool next season and paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp's departure after a 2-0 win against Wolves. Klopp left Liverpool after nine years, securing a third-place finish in the Premier League this season. Arne Slot was named as his successor, sparking uncertainty about Salah's future under the new manager. Despite a drop in form and a public spat with Klopp, Salah pledged to bring more trophies to Liverpool in the upcoming season following only an EFL Cup win in 2023-24. Salah expressed…

Approaching the conclusion of a lackluster season, questions arise regarding Stefano Pioli's position at Milan. Pioli expressed his respect for the supporters after a silent protest took place during the 3-3 Serie A draw against Genoa. Milan, heading towards another season without a trophy and trailing Inter by 18 points, fans displayed banners demanding team improvement, while ultras protested in silence during the game. Following Oliver Giroud's goal which put Milan ahead 3-2, fans left a banner saying "the sound of…