Thank you to the administrations of Biden-Harris, Walz-Flanagan, my family, friends and community for celebrating our democracy and my new role! Excited and so ready to get to work along with incredible public servants in the Biden-Harris administration. @GovTimWalz @POTUS

It’s deeply troubling that the Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy devotes barely half a page to Africa—largely framed around minerals and investment. Seeing Africa primarily through an extraction lens is a strategic error. With 25% of the global workforce soon there, enabling middle-class growth and civil society serves U.S. interests. As Russia and China deepen long-term ties, limited U.S. engagement risks real consequences. semafor.com/article/12/10/20…

“Waves of nativist fear have met every immigrant group, and when individuals within those groups committed crimes, they were pinned unfairly on everyone. The answer now is the same as before: Fix the system and police the crime while embracing the individual potential of every Minnesotan to enhance our shared society. Meantime, any lectures on fraud should come from leaders who want to prevent it, not those who cast slurs and demonize the poor, hapless and innocent. Minnesotans will render their judgment at the polls next year. If our choices are between mushy inaction and spiteful rhetoric, we all lose.” startribune.com/trump-admini…

Important commentary from my friend @hamse_warfa

Peace and stability in the world is built through friendship and collaboration among nations and helping those in need. Previous administrations- including both Republican and Democratic presidents understood this important American value.

It was an honour to visit Somaliland again and reconnect with family members, engage with different sectors of society, and meet with government officials and intellectuals. I witnessed Somaliland’s efforts to attract investments, reflected by the development of Berbera port, and its commendable record of peaceful power transfer and political stability. I look forward to continued engagements and another visit soon, Insha Allah.

Congratulations @grove for your successful book launch and thank you for sharing your inspiring journey from tech, government to journalism leadership experience as well as powerful personal and family stories! Truly inspiring! Friends, get your copy here: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/…

Minneapolis is proud to be home to the largest Somali population in the U.S. Trump’s travel ban is divisive and harmful—punishing millions for no good reason. We stand with our Somali community.

5 years ago after the senseless murder of George Floyd, I will never forget the weight of responsibility, grief, and urgency I felt colliding all at once-as a human being, a community member and as a leader of Minnesota’s workforce development system. That day, I didn’t just feel pain—I felt a call. A call to transform not only our systems, but how we lead. On a journey with long ways to go! Shan sano kahor iyo maalmo Adag oo nasoo maray dilkii George Floyd kadib. Thanks Meredith Matthew Musel for the pics.

When I moved to Washington D.C.three years ago to serve, I came with a lot of questions about some of the inefficiencies of federal government agencies like USAID, but I learned a lot! I share my perspective here with the Startribune. There’s a need for major reforms and urgent need to leverage new technologies like blockchain and AI, but a total aid freeze is dangerous, even for 90 days. “Through U.S. foreign support, people get jobs, develop businesses and increase trade. The U.S. economy is improved through foreign assistance. When global conflict decreases, there are new markets for our companies. When labor standards are enforced, international trade is fairer. In fact, foreign aid is often the private sector and government working together. For example, on a 2023 visit to Zambia, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $7 billion public-private partnership to benefit African countries that partnered the U.S. government with companies like Mastercard, Land O’Lakes and Vista Bank. Instead of partnerships, President Trump’s current foreign aid freeze is causing thousands of Americans to lose their jobs. U.S. small businesses, faith-based groups and international nonprofits had to abruptly stop their operations on Jan. 24. They are laying off staff and closing offices.”

Much appreciated my brother Nuur and colleagues tagged in.I thank all those who may have been involved in,or contacted on this nomination and who supported it.I Pray I don't become uncommensurate to the trust bestowed.

I remember how excited I was when I got a signed copy of President Carter’s book. While one of President Carter’s indecision on the 1977 Somalia-Ethiopia war had profound negative impact on many of us, he was truly an inspiration for me and my work over the past two decades. I had the pleasure of working with the Carter Center on humanitarian projects around the world. He was indeed ahead of time when it comes to number of critical public Policy issues including climate change, human rights and gender justice.

Year-end holidays are special time shared with family and friends. My family is grateful to soak up quality vacation time, and saving work for the new year. But I know that many families across the world are experiencing increased violence, conflicts and displacements. I pray and will commit to do my part to help alleviate the suffering and contribute to transforming our leadership for greater impact. Xilli qaar badan oo inaga mid ah Ilaahay fursad u siiyay in aynu nabadgalyo ku nasano oo xilli fasax ah aynu la qaadano qoysaskeena dhamaadka sanadkan maadiga ah, dad badan oo dadkeena ah wuxuu sanadku ugu dhamaanayaa dil, barakicin, iyo dagaalo macno daro ah. Si aynaan u noqon ‘nin daar ku jiraa daruur ma arko’ shakhsi kasta oo inaga mid ah, ducada haa ku daro ficil soo dhaweenaya xasillooni, nabadgalyo iyo walaalayn. #Dubai

Hambalyo Madaxweynaha cusub ee shacabka reer Somaliland doorteen, mudane Cabdiraxmaan Maxamad Cabdullaahi (Ciro). Mudane Cabdiraxmaan markasta oo aan wada hadalnay oo dad isku soo dhawayn iyo walaaleyn uuna ka hadlin ma arag. Ilaahay ha ku asturo xilka iyo masuuliyada.

1. Ma ogtahay in boqolkiiba sideetan iyo shan hogaanka sare maanta ee dowlada federal ka Maraykanka ay gaadhayaan xiligii howl gabka ka labo sano kadib? 2. Ma ogtahay in boqolkiiba todobaatan hogaanka shirkadaha waawayn we ganacsiga ay sanado gudahood iyakuna howl gab shaqada ka fadhiisan kara ay yihiin? 3. Waan wada ognahay baahida loo qabo isbadal qaab hogaamineed meel kasta gaar ahaan meelaha ay ka yimaadeen dadkeenu iyo meesha aynu hada kunoolnahayba. Ma tahay isbedel doone, mid shakhsi ahaan in aad adigu is kobciso, dadkaaga kobciso, nidaamyada iyo hay’adaha aad ka dhaqayso ama damacsantahay in aad ka shaqayso kobciya, buugay ga cusub laba iyo toban cashar oo sidii tan lagu gaari lahaa ah ayuu khuseeyaa. Reer Minneapolis waa inoo berri iyo 6pm galabnimo Insha Allah.

Good news for Minneapolis and congratulations to @anquam62B who was elected to the Minnesota Legislature! Anquam will be a true champion for her district and for the entire State!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope" Dr. MLK Jr.

.@Reuters has identified at least 300 cases of political violence since the January 6th attack on the Capitol in 2021. This trend is consistent with an uptick in political violence that started around 2016, when Donald Trump was elected to the White House reut.rs/3A8vWxd

Welcoming Refugees In U.S. Advances American Values and Prosperity! My op-ed for this month. startribune.com/warfa-a-new-…