All the ladies in Somalia are loving the referee Omar Artan, who was not allowed to officiate at the World Cup because he was denied a visa. 😌😍🇸🇴

Ethiopia Allocates Third-Largest Regional Budget to Somali Region in Record $14.5 Billion Spending Plan @SomaliReport_ — Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State has been allocated 51.9 billion birr (approximately $322 million), making it the third-largest recipient of regional funding under Ethiopia’s record 2.34 trillion birr ($14.5 billion) federal budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The budget, recently approved by Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers and submitted to parliament, represents the largest spending plan in the country’s history and is aimed at supporting economic reforms, investment priorities, and long-term development goals. Of the 520.5 billion birr (about $3.2 billion) earmarked for Ethiopia’s regional states and city administrations, Oromia received the largest allocation at 179.3 billion birr (approximately $1.11 billion), followed by Amhara with 112.4 billion birr (about $698 million). The Somali Region ranked third with 51.9 billion birr. The allocation places the Somali Region ahead of several other major regional states, including South Ethiopia, which received 36.5 billion birr, Tigray with 31.3 billion birr, and Central Ethiopia with 30.9 billion birr. The Somali Region is one of Ethiopia’s largest regional states and plays a significant role in the country’s livestock sector and cross-border trade with neighboring countries, including Somalia, Djibouti, and Kenya. The federal government said the budget was designed to support development priorities, infrastructure projects, public services, and economic growth as Ethiopia continues implementing major reforms backed by international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Authorities project economic growth above 9 percent in the coming fiscal year despite continued challenges related to inflation, debt pressures, and foreign currency shortages. The new budget is expected to provide regional administrations with increased resources while supporting Ethiopia’s broader economic transformation agenda through 2031. #Ethiopia #Jigjiga #addisababa #Somalia #Kenya

What does the Road to 26th June mean for Somalis today? Join us for an evening of discussion and reflection as as panel of speakers explore the significance of this historic date & its relevance to our future. Register: somalinimouk.com #SomalinimoWeek2026 #SomaliNetwork

I have highest respect for Somali people - all clans - but zero respect for Mogadishu’s parasitic corrupt government which has taken $ Billions from international community and American taxpayers. Big difference!

🚨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝟗, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬