Khadija Ali
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When Survival Becomes a Daily Act of Courage. AI-Generated.
This is what drought looks like when it reaches women and children.They sit on dry, unforgiving land where nothing grows anymore. The earth beneath them is cracked, dusty, and exhausted—much like their bodies. Behind them stands a fragile shelter made from scraps: old fabric, sacks, and a blue plastic sheet barely holding together. It offers little shade, little protection, and no promise of tomorrow.
By Khadija Ali7 days ago in Humans
Frankincense (Luban): Somalia’s Ancient Resin with Modern Export Potential. AI-Generated.
When people think of Somalia’s exports, livestock often comes to mind first. Yet for centuries, Somalia has been supplying the world with something even more precious: frankincense, locally known as luban. Long before modern trade routes, Somali frankincense traveled across the Red Sea, the Arabian Peninsula, and into Europe and Asia. Today, this ancient resin is quietly regaining global attention — and it holds strong potential for small and medium-scale exporters.
By Khadija Ali26 days ago in Motivation
CJ’s Restaurant: Where Family Days Felt Complete. AI-Generated.
Some places stay with you not because of luxury, but because of how they made your family feel. For me, CJ’s Restaurant — the one in Kilimani and the Waterfront Mall branch — is one of those places.
By Khadija Ali29 days ago in Motivation
Life Between Two world. AI-Generated.
Three years ago, I left Kenya — a peaceful, warm place that shaped my childhood — and moved to Somalia, a land full of contradictions. Beauty and hardship. Strength and struggle. Hope and fear. Two worlds, both real. Two worlds I now live between.
By Khadija Aliabout a month ago in Writers
