Boobe Yusuf Duale: The intellectual who devoted much of his life to documenting and preserving history for future generations.
Hargeisa (SLpost)- Thousands of people gathered at the Baqiic Cemetery in northern Hargeisa today to attend the state funeral of the late veteran Cabdiraxmaan Yusuf Duale, widely known as Boobe.
Boobe passed away yesterday, November 13, following a prolonged illness. His death has been met with widespread condolences from government officials, former leaders, intellectuals and members of the public.
The funeral brought together senior government officials, former national leaders, veterans of the Somali National Movement (SNM), academics, journalists, politicians, community figures and members of the public, who gathered to pay their final respects to the respected freedom fighter and historian.
The Vice President of Somaliland and Acting President, Mohamed Ali Aw Cabdi, delivered a brief speech during the ceremony. He prayed for the late Boobe, asking Allah to grant him mercy and forgiveness. He also called on the public to forgive the deceased for any shortcomings.
Former Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, who had known and worked closely with Boobe during the SNM liberation struggle, recalled his life, knowledge and contribution to the struggle. He also highlighted Boobe’s role in the reconstruction of Somaliland’s state institutions and the promotion of peace.
Government officials and other speakers at the funeral paid tribute to Boobe’s contributions to society, particularly his efforts to preserve and document the history of the liberation struggle and the wider Somali experience. They prayed for Allah to grant him Jannatul Firdows and offered condolences to his family, relatives and the people of Somaliland.
The large turnout at the state funeral reflected the respect and recognition Boobe earned throughout his life. He was widely known as a freedom fighter, writer and intellectual who devoted much of his life to documenting and preserving history for future generations.
His legacy as a custodian of historical records and a contributor to Somaliland’s political and cultural history will remain an important part of the nation’s collective memory.
May Allah grant the late Boobe Yusuf Duale eternal peace and give patience and strength to his family and all those mourning his passing.
