There has been an outpouring of condolences for renowned Somali scholar Hussein Mohamed Adan known affectionately as Hussein Tanzania who passed away on Jan 14th at his home in Boston.

Dr. Hussein Tanzania authored several books and was most known for being the founder of the Somali Studies International Association, an organization dedicated to the study of cultural, historical and contemporary Somali issues.

An accomplished academic, Dr. Tanzania held a Ph.D from Harvard University and was an associate professor of political science and the College of the Holy Cross and was the recipient of several awards and fellowships.

Leading Somali scholar Hussein Mohamed Adan "Hussein Tanzania", Founder of Somali Studies International Association has died in Boston, US. pic.twitter.com/D23nDpRpu3

— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) January 14, 2017

Dr Bulhan: "If there was a Somali scholar, Dr Hussein M. Adam aka Tanzania was the 1st and leading one" #Somalia #SomaliStudies #Somaliland.

— Barkhad M. Kaariye, PhD (@BarkhadKaariye) January 14, 2017

May Allah RIP & bless him Janatul Fardowsa Prof. Hussein Tanzania the founder of Somali studies Intl association Ameen #somalia

— Mohamed Omar (@maomar324) January 15, 2017

RIP Prof. Hussein Tanzania, a towering scholar of Somali studies, who passed away in USA. His contribution remains poignant and lucid. pic.twitter.com/mpn36H7eMV

— Abdi Aynte (@Aynte) January 14, 2017

SOURCE:HIIRAANONLINE