A Voice for Peace Falls Silent: Somalia Mourns Ugaas Abdullahi Ugaas Farah

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia is in mourning following the passing of Ugaas Abdullahi Ugaas Farah, one of the country’s most revered traditional leaders and a steadfast advocate for peace, unity, and reconciliation.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre led national tributes, honoring the late Ugaas as a man whose wisdom helped guide communities through conflict and transition.

“Somalia has lost a voice of reason, a champion of harmony, and a guardian of our cultural values,” the Prime Minister said in a condolence message.

Ugaas Abdullahi, known for his calm diplomacy and deep-rooted respect across clan lines, played a pivotal role in community-led peace initiatives and the broader effort to rebuild Somalia’s social fabric after decades of unrest.

His passing marks the end of a chapter in Somali leadership shaped not by political power, but by tradition, integrity, and trust.

Prime Minister Barre extended heartfelt condolences to the elder’s family, community, and the Somali people, praying for his soul to be granted Jannatul Firdows.

“He was not just a leader of his people, he was a bridge between generations, between clans, and between conflict and peace,” Barre said.

As tributes pour in from across the country and the diaspora, Ugaas Abdullahi is being remembered not only as a traditional leader, but as a national figure whose presence helped steady Somalia in turbulent times.