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131. Editor's Note

Author:
Ahmed Samatar
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
We begin this 2008 volume with a number of announcements. First, we apologize to our readers for not delivering on our 2006 promise that this regular issue would include an interview with President Ismail Omer Gaileh of the Republic of Djibouti. We conducted the interview in the fall of 2005 but, by late 2007, events in the region (particularly Somalia and Ethiopia) had changed so dramatically that both the questions and the responses needed major updating. Consequently, we have decided to keep the extant interview in storage until we secure another opportunity, in the near future, to engage President Gaileh.
Political Geography:
Ethiopia and Somalia

132. A Tribute to Aden Abdille Osman11

Author:
Mahamad Gaal Haayoow
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Afrikana nin doorka u dhashee dib u xusuus dheere Yay ku dagan dabeylaha is baddala door ku soo maraye Dadku kugu yaboohaad siddaa duhur dharaareede Dusha ku xiji yaan damac hunguri daaqad kaa ridine Dadaal muuji duul baraka qaba waa u darartaahe Dallacaadda iimaanka iyo laabta daahirahe Daa'in kugu yaboohaa danbigi daafta kaa mariye.

133. In Memory of Abdillahi Sultan (Timaade)

Author:
Ali Elmi Afyareh
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Curadkii gabaygeenniyo Caaqilkii wax yiqiinnee Carradiisa xoreeyayee Caddaankii la jihaadaye Cabdillaahi Suldaanoow!

134. Post-Migration Geographical Mobility, Mental Health and Health Service Utilisation among Somali Refugees in the UK: A Qualitative Study15

Author:
Nasir Warfa, Kamaldeep Bhui, Tom Craig, Sarah Curtis, Salaad Mohamud, Stephen Stansfeld, Paul McCrone, and Graham Thornicroft
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Migration is known to be associated with poor health outcomes for certain marginalised and socially disadvantaged populations. This paper reviews a number of reasons why residential mobility in the 'host' country may be associated with poor mental health for refugee populations and reports on a qualitative study of Somalis living in London, UK, and their beliefs about the relationship between residential mobility, poor health and health service use. Two discussion groups were undertaken with 13 Somali professionals and four groups with 21 lay Somalis in East and South London, UK. Lay Somalis did not wish to move accommodation but felt they were forced to move. Some Somali professionals believed that the nomadic history of Somalis made them more likely to elect to move in order to escape problems of living, but this was not supported by the lay group. Frequent geographical movements were seen as stressful and undesirable, disrupted family life and child development and were detrimental to well being. Residential mobility was also perceived to interfere with health care receipt and therefore should be more comprehensively assessed in larger quantitative studies.
Political Geography:
United Kingdom

135. A Virtuosic Touch: Hodeide, a Life with the Oud and More

Author:
Ahmed Samatar
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
He is as distinguished as any Somali of national accomplishment. Still tall with a straight back, the gait strong, the mind in full alert, the greatest living Somali master of the oud (kaman), Ahmed Ismail Hussein, Hodeide, is now nearly eighty. Like almost a million of his compatriots, he is in exile from the continuing violent misery that is the Somali Republic. It is December 27, 2007. We just ended a delicious and long lunch at one of London's best Indian restaurants, a stone's throw from the British Museum.
Political Geography:
India, London, and Somalia

136. Somali Youth in Diaspora: A Comparative Study of Gender Perceptions of Further Studies and Future Career (Case Study: Somali Youth in Melbourne, Australia)

Author:
Yusuf Sheikh Omar
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
This study explores the educational and employment goals of a sample of Somali adolescents in high schools in Melbourne, Australia, comparing male and female perspectives. It also identifies the barriers Somali students face in defining and achieving their goals, and develops a set of recommendations aimed at assisting Somali students to achieve these goals.
Political Geography:
Australia, Somalia, and Melbourne

137. Tuberculosis in Foreign-Born Persons in the State of Minnesota and TB Prevention Programs in Dakota and Olmsted Counties

Author:
Amin Mohamed
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is spread from person to person through the air, when someone with active tuberculosis of the respiratory tract coughs, sneezes, yells, or otherwise expels bacteria-laden droplets. When inhaled by another person, some of these invaders establish sites of infection throughout the body.

138. Poems

Author:
Amina Said Ali
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Allow baan iriye ergadeeyda iga ajiib, Allaow arxan baan ku weeydiistey aad u weeyn, Allow Soomaali eber weeye ehel ka yeel, Allow ardaageena nabadii aloosisaa.

139. A Foreign Language is Such a Nuisance (in Somali)

Author:
Samatar Sooyaan
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Indho-gashiggii goortuu Faarax si habboon ugu hubsaday labadiisa indhood ee waaweyn ayuu qun yar u weyddiiyey afadiisa Kaltuun: -Naa heedhe, horta sidee loo qoraa ereyga: heart (wadne). Ma shibbane labalaabmaa, oo laba rr ayaan is-raacshaa, mise waa shaqal dheer oo laba ee ayaan isdaba dhigaa? Labada dibnood doc intay isugu leexisay, iyadoo shanteeda farood oo isku naban Faarax labada indhood uga halgaadaysa, gacanta kalana ku haabanaysa tafta diraceeda khafiifka ah bay Kaltuun ku war-celisay: -War heedhe, carruurta weyddii waxa kani. Maxaan ka garanayaa af-shisheeye. Caku iyo af-shisheeye! Nebciyaa! Marka hore, ereyga heart, macnihiisu muxuu ahaa? Ma sanbabadaa, mise uur-ku-jirta?, ayey daba dhigtay Kaltuun hadalkeedi.

140. A Foreign Language is Such a Nuisance (in English)

Author:
Samatar Sooyan
Publication Date:
01-2009
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies
Institution:
Macalester College
Abstract:
Once he had put his glasses securely in front of his eyes opened wide in surprise, Farah quietly asked his wife Kaltuun, “How do you spell the word 'heart'? Is it with a double consonant and two r's or with a long vowel and double a?” Distorting her mouth in a sneer, pulling up one side of her light cotton caftan with one hand and throwing the other, fingers pointed, at her husband, she answered, “Listen, that you must ask our child. What do I know about this foreign language? I hate it!”.