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.
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
Barawa, Banadir - The coastal town of Barawa is rejoicing as Muqtar Aba Nur Mayike, a native Banadiri, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Barawa District Court. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Banadiri representation in positions of authority.Muqtar Aba Nur Mayike was born
Degmooyinka taariikhigaee Muqdisho iyo kuwa ku yaalla magaalooyinka kale ee Soomaaliya, waxa ay leeyihiin qiimo gaar ah. Naqshadaha guryahooda (architecture), masaajidyada iyo qorsheeynta degitaanka magaalada (urbanization) waxa ay na siinayaan caddeyn sida ay u kortay xirfadaha dhismaha magaaladu, qarni
Written by Zakaria al ShowkiIt is one of the most famous monumental buildings in Banadir and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the city of Barawa. It was built by the wealthy Indian trader Tharia Topan of Zanzibar, dating back to the reign of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, and most likely during the
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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
Barawa, Banadir – The coastal town of Barawa is rejoicing as Muqtar Aba Nur Mayike, a native Banadiri, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Barawa District Court. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Banadiri representation in positions of authority. Muqtar Aba Nur Mayike was born and
Barawa, Banadir City – Today, the community of Barawa gathered to celebrate the opening of Masjid Mama Aisha, a newly constructed mosque located near the water well of Haji al Waani. The inauguration ceremony took place in 22nd February 2024, marking a significant milestone in the town’s rich Islamic history.
Barawa, Banadir – The Banadir coastal town of Barawa is in distress as three young fishermen have gone missing after venturing out to sea last Friday. The trio had left in the afternoon, with the intention of returning by early Saturday morning. However, as the day went by without any
Degmooyinka taariikhigaee Muqdisho iyo kuwa ku yaalla magaalooyinka kale ee Soomaaliya, waxa ay leeyihiin qiimo gaar ah. Naqshadaha guryahooda (architecture), masaajidyada iyo qorsheeynta degitaanka magaalada (urbanization) waxa ay na siinayaan caddeyn sida ay u kortay xirfadaha dhismaha magaaladu, qarni ka qarni. Dhismayaashaan waxa ay ku marqaati furayaan in waagii hore
Written by Zakaria al Showki It is one of the most famous monumental buildings in Banadir and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the city of Barawa. It was built by the wealthy Indian trader Tharia Topan of Zanzibar, dating back to the reign of the Sultanate of Zanzibar,
On August 19, 2011, political events in Somalia suddenly accelerated after a long agony began in 1990 with the civil war between the Somali tribes. In the middle of the holy month of Ramadan, in Mogadishu – a city defined as a no-go zone – landed a plane that carried
0:00 Intro 2:30 Who is a Swahili? 4:11 How early did Arab Inhabit the Swahili Coast? 10:30 Propaganda Campaigns against Arab History in East African Coast 14:16 Using labels such as “Migrants” and “Foreigners” on Arabs 18:35 Denying Arab Identity out of fear of discrimination 25:20 Swahilis are united through ISLAM 29:30 African Identity 33:17 […]
for centuries the Berard people were well known for their aptitude in business craftsmanship and trade in the east African Coast their pivotal role in connecting the Somali interior to the Indian Ocean realm has enabled them to become an economic Powerhouse they were certainly the driving force in not
The removal of ancient ceramic plates from the mihraab of the Al Jaama’a mosque in the Hamarweyne district in Mogadishu. In November 2021, all the ceramic plates that adorned the upper part of the mihraab of the Al Jaama’a mosque were removed. It is truly incredible how the Al Jaama’a
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Our vast collection of ebooks covers the rich history of the Banadir and Swahili Coast regions. We firmly believe that history plays a pivotal role in shaping our present and future. Words have the power to transform the world around us, and through the study of history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the society we live in.Our ebooks provide a window into the past, allowing readers to develop a sense of identity and a connection to their collective
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The Banadir and Ancient Yemen
In this transcribed oral history recorded originally from a Bajuni Shaykh, we learn of a story that details the origin of many towns on the Banadir as well as the Swahili coast. Introduction The author is Shaykh Fāḍil bin ʿUmar al-Bawrī from Pate Island in Kenya which is close to
