His reputation for independence and reform has earned him respect among younger Somalis and policy professionals, while his lack of association with major political scandals or divisive clan politics strengthens his standing as a unifying national figure.
Dhinowdo, once a bustling coastal town home to over 3,000 families, is now facing a slow-moving natural disaster that is swallowing the community and its environment. Strong, shifting sand carried by harsh winds has overtaken homes, wells, schools, and even the town’s health center.