Adal Post

07/09/2025

Tsmedo appears to be Isaias’s new doctrine, which merges cultural, military, and public diplomacy into a single strategy, preparing for another war in the Horn of Africa. The willingly absent Eritrean forces, who oppose the dictatorial regime in Eritrea, must proactively engage with the Ethiopian government and have an honest discussion about what the latter considers a matter of survival. These forces must understand that the current Ethiopian government is not the enemy of the Eritrean people, and the actual threat that needs to be overthrown is in Asmara.

https://borkena.com/2025/09/06/tsmedo-a-hoax-to-entangle-the-afar-brotherhood/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4wsuCAfDYkX4qWfj6ij9TnqRD6zXQQd0mZ5yRh6HOm5SGu2QSnMgyrg1xtWg_aem_PvXcMnmErEwWV7BuTSj5-A

01/09/2025

Qiisi Qarkakisso(terrorism) carbi cogdah le. Wohum Qafar buxaaxil qarkakissot qidak ganot xakak waysissa heeh, guubuh elle sugen guubuk sinam ugsak elle nooka.

Erer kee Mullu edde tan mango baaxo elle raaqisem tamannal Qarkakisso kee Ganoh carbi. Qarkakissot sinam akak qiden buxaaxi taarre. Oson tokke ciggiilan. Tama Gexsot Data gita fanah maade.

Calli macaay?

Tahak calli usug edde yantifiqe Qarkakisso kaa abaanama. Gaaduleh innah Garbo yibbixe cayla saanih carbi hinnay ganot kaa qida yanim faxxinta. Soomalih lago tonnal ken qiddek angayyuk maraqta.

28/08/2025

Manipulation of the Djiboutian Population Census: Issues and Consequences

://afartimes.com / August 2, 2024


Launched on Friday, April 20, 2024, the General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-3) implemented by the National Institute of Statistics of Djibouti (INSTAD) mobilized nearly 1,550 census agents in the capital and the interior regions.

This census, presented as a fundamental tool for the planning and implementation of public policies, has raised some doubts about the real motivations of this survey.

Unfortunately, these fears seem to be confirmed with the announcement of the "so-called provisional results" on June 26, 2024, the eve of the Republic's Independence Day. As if to take advantage of the national torpor and pass off the announcement, however excessive and irrational it may be. Indeed, the figures presented as official by INSTAD remain delusional and questionable in many respects.

with the previous census

Despite a constant and positive demographic in Djibouti, the RGPH-3 comes in total contradiction with the previous official census recorded in 2009 , very controversial also at the time. Unless an epidemic or a war would have decimated a quarter of the population established in the regions, no logical explanation can be retained in these statistics, except the immaturity and amateurism of the people in charge of this census.

Urban emigration would be a perfectly plausible consideration, but this analysis calls into question national strategies and internationally supported efforts to implement decentralization and the pragmatic discourse that results from it. And since Djibouti is a small perch, this urban exodus would be noticed very quickly anyway.

with a study

Between April and June 2024, the IPC – Integrated Food Security –, an agency of the FAO, conducted a study on malnutrition in the Republic of Djibouti and compiled a table of the people surveyed as part of this study. Unsurprisingly, the figures presented in this study seem more representative of demographic realities, especially in the interior regions.

When the residents of the Markazi, Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl camps are subtracted, the total population count may be confused with that put forward by Instad, to within a hundred thousand souls (128,814) who, however, are not listed in any Instad data.

If we compare the data from Instad and the IPC, the contrast is somewhat glaring and there is a serious lack of foresight regarding the INSTAD counts for the North and Southwest regions.

ethnically oriented imbalance

The census in Djibouti has always posed a problem in terms of the bias of the census body. Indeed, in a highly tribalized country where public positions are developed and defined based on a tribal perspective, tribal ancestry remains a de facto claim and inevitably becomes a benchmark that is susceptible to manipulation.

Agreed to from the outset with a certain apprehension, it now appears clear that the primary and underlying objective in the implementation of RGPH-3 was purely political with electoralist overtones.

Political representation : Initially, the minority status of the Afar ethnic group reinforces and legitimizes the current political system's ambitions to lead the country, believing that the mechanics of numbers are the only valid argument for claiming the reins of power. As such, it does not hesitate to surf on extremist currents and hubris-filled discourses to consolidate this state of affairs.

The manipulation of demographic data distorts the effectiveness of development policies, particularly in towns such as Dorra, Andabba and Hanlé, which are becoming increasingly nomadic due to a lack of adequate infrastructure.

The manipulation of population censuses remains a common practice in Djibouti, with multiple and often serious consequences. The credibility of public institutions is seriously undermined, especially with regard to the Afar ethnic group, the primary victim of this biased data. To ensure effective and fair public policies, it is essential that census data be collected and processed in a transparent and impartial manner.

@ https://afartimes.com

26/08/2025

The forgotten massacre of Mafaydal, 60 years later.

By afar.times
It was a Thursday morning, the Islamic the Blessed of Eid Al adha. The villages of Erer, Mullu, and their surrounding areas, including Mafaydal, were targeted by a militia funded and supported by the newly independent Somali state. The attackers, driven by ferocious hatred, mercilessly looted and massacred the inhabitants. The toll was appalling: more than 500 people were killed in a few hours, and 25,000 head of cattle were stolen.

This methodically orchestrated attack aimed to wipe out the semi-nomadic Afar population. Until then, conflicts between the Afar and the Issa, a Somali-speaking clan, had been limited to local disputes over pasture, livestock, or isolated acts of banditry. However, the war between Ethiopia and Somalia that broke out in 1964 over the Ogaden gave this pastoral conflict an ethnic dimension.

Speaking to Afar Voice, Hasna Ali, a survivor of the pogrom, struggles to share her memories of the tragedy six decades later. "Some attackers, horrified by the bloodshed, turned back when they realized they were killing fellow believers," she says. Many Somali militiamen had been misled about the nature of their mission, believing they were fighting infidels driven by jihadist sentiments.

A heavy silence on the atrocities

The Mafaydal massacre remains one of the worst tragedies suffered by the Afar. The repercussions of this killing were such that thousands of Afars from the localities of Errer, Mullu, Afdem, and Asbuli fled westward, seeking refuge in the towns of Gawani, Gadamaytou, and Awash. In the absence of a commission of inquiry and the deafening silence of the Ethiopian authorities, the perpetrators of this atrocity were never brought to justice. No report detailing the facts was produced, leaving this tragedy largely unknown and obscured by official history.

The memory of this massacre and the suffering endured by the Afar are essential to understanding the complexities of the conflict in the Horn of Africa and to promoting peace and reconciliation in the region. It is crucial to break the silence and shed light on these crimes so that the victims can finally obtain justice and future generations can learn from the mistakes of the past.

The Mafaydal massacre is not only a painful memory, it is a poignant reminder of the dangers of unresolved ethnic tensions and the importance of historical memory in building a peaceful future.

© Afar Times 2025. All rights reserved.
https://afartimes.com

26/08/2025

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23/08/2025

Awash City Administration

22/08/2025

"Feima" ... A culture of helping the Afar nation !!

"Feima" is one of Afar's values. The "PEACE" is a group of strong men, and members of the EMA work to maintain peace and quiet, to execute judgment, to understand the sick, to assist in the preparation of ceremonies and ceremonies, to prepare the grave at the funeral, and to perform the ceremony, etc. In each tribe, young men and women, selected for their strength and intelligence, will form a "fiema".

The social grouping of the Afar ethnic group known as "feima" is a traditional social grouping system where members of the ethnic community are referred to to facilitate tasks that are not performed by one person. It is also a tradition for work participants to eat and drink together after work. Support from the cultural associations of the nation, including providing needed resources and financial assistance to alleviate a variety of problems. Not to mention, the financial and kind subsidies to rehabilitate the poorest or most vulnerable of the nation, even during weddings, are used by the team to raise money to solve the problem. Women also form a Female. This Female Female is a systematic way of helping members prioritize their work by prioritizing their own problems by donating money to alleviate the furniture and financial problems of women.

Source: VISIT AFAR

21/08/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞

On behalf of the members of the American Afar Diaspora (AAD), we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Hamadou Dabaleh Mohamed, who passed away on August 18, 2025.

Hamadou Dabaleh was not only a beloved father, relative, and friend but also a pillar of regional culture. As a 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, and 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, he dedicated his life to enriching our society with his art. Through 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, and 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨n, he touched the hearts of thousands and gave voice to the stories of his people.

𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞
Born in 1948 in the Goda Mountains region of Weah, in Tadjourah district, Hamadou Dabaleh grew up immersed in Afar traditions. He later moved to Djibouti-ville, where he attended school, but soon felt drawn more to the arts—particularly Indian films—than to academics.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝐀𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐪𝐝é 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐚, setting off an illustrious career in theater. Known for his powerful connection with audiences, he built a reputation through sketches, plays, téléfilms, and scripts rooted in social realism.

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Beyond his theatrical achievements, Hamadou Dabaleh composed and performed around twenty original songs, while also interpreting the works of his mentor, Talha. 𝐁𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟖, however, he chose to devote himself entirely to theater and television, dedicating his talents to dramatic storytelling.

𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫
Hamadou Dabaleh set a national record by producing nearly 975 television episodes, a feat that firmly established his place in Djibouti’s cultural history. His television creations—especially those aired during Ramadan—became deeply woven into the collective memory of the nation.

𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
A fervent advocate for culture and identity, he participated in the 1976 LPAI delegation to Mogadishu, where he performed in the musical tragedy Geedigii Koowaad alongside pivotal political figures. He also represented Djibouti and Afar heritage at international festivals in Ethiopia, Algeria, and Qatar.

In recognition of his contributions, he received two major national honors:

- Officer of the Order of 27 June (2006)
- Palme of Culture (2007)

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Known as the dean of Djiboutian artists, Hamadou Dabaleh served as a mentor, vice-president of the artists’ community, and artistic advisor to the Ministry of Culture’s copyright bureau. Until his last days, he remained committed to nurturing younger talents and dreamed of bringing Djiboutian performances to Europe, Canada, and Scandinavia.

His legacy—as a cultural pioneer, mentor, and guardian of artistic heritage—will endure for generations to come.

May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in the knowledge that his life’s work and memory will forever remain alive in the history of Djibouti and the Horn of Africa.

With heartfelt sympathy,
American Afar Diaspora (AAD)

𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & Afar Voice, 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙣.




Via: American Afar Diaspora

19/08/2025

Mustafa Qiisi Zone (sitti) bar cule iyyan. Tama qusba warar qimmisiisam bictaamih taagah cubbil gacnam meqe

19/08/2025

voice interview with Nassar Abdallah

Have you heard the latest buzz on social media?Afar Voice is proud to spotlight the legendary Nasser Abdallah Abdo, whose cult song “ATU YINTI” has gone vira...

19/08/2025

from French

Hamadou Dabaleh: A Life Dedicated to Art and Culture

The great national artist and actor Hamadou Dabaleh passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., at Peltier General Hospital. An emblematic figure of the Djiboutian artistic scene, he leaves behind an invaluable cultural legacy.

Hamadou Dabaleh began his artistic career in 1954 alongside the famous singer and songwriter Ali Mohamed Ali, known as "Talha." He was a pillar of the artistic group Egla Maqo, performing several songs composed by his mentor, such as:

1-Ko'ntih able saaki yol qiidi kaxxa farcata
2- Bukku itta’yro korru tam fanah
3- An akku waam yalli yaabu waa numu
4- Yot toomeh iset toomeh tanik
5- Koo kasa bar weeqah anu
6- Addunya muuma
7- Abam eegemeh, xaagak bagul...
8- Yi misinkicay yi cangaxxalay
9- Addunya diraabeyna
10- Yol amey yi cal tabalu
11- Hay anu, innih innet oomek meqee
12- Yiibaw yi caddok bisoh ma tatrin
13- Yoo ma kataatin
14- Heelah mano kee addunya yolle
15- Qajiib, addunya caalata!
16- Inkiino midnimo wacdata
17- Qado fulli ...

Furthermore, author of numerous plays and radio and television sketches, Hamadou Dabaleh was renowned for his ability to blend humor and reflection, offering the public a mirror of daily life.

His passing is a great loss for Djiboutian culture. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and all the country's artists. May the Almighty welcome him into His eternal paradise.

Alwan Bourhan Alwan

19/08/2025