Warsame

Mogadishu (AX) — In a remarkable denunciation, Somali lawmaker and opposition figurehead Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has chastised the Somali government. Why? For a glaring oversight—failing to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Northeastern State in the nation's military campaign against ISIS militants in the windswept, rugged terrain of the northeastern Bari region. Warsame's words weren’t just a casual rebuke; they brimmed with a palpable sense of frustration and urgency. To him, Northeastern State's…

K'naan Warsame Takes the Helm: A Dive Into His Life with 'Mother Mother' When K'naan Warsame, renowned for his anthem "Wavin' Flag," decided to direct his debut film, he turned introspective. His project, "Mother Mother," draws inspiration from a poignant chapter in his own life. The narrative centers on a tumultuous confrontation sparked when Qalifo learns of his girlfriend's liaison with a young American named Liban (Hassan Najib). This conflict, fraught with tension, sets the stage for heartbreaking repercussions…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - One of Somalia's leading candidates, Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, has accused the outgoing government of creating enmity and mistrust in the country in the midst of elections. "The extroverted regime, however, created conditions for hostility and suspicion, which in turn has deepened distrust and risked the entire state and peacebuilding project," Warsame said in a Twitter post Sunday. The former Minister of Planning stressed the importance of holding peaceful and inclusive elections in the…