Recent remarks by Donald Trump—suggesting that Somalis in Minnesota are engaged in widespread fraud—have once again placed an already vulnerable community in the crosshairs of public hostility. Such sweeping claims, made without evidence, do not simply spark online debate. They deepen mistrust, fuel prejudice, and endanger the safety of an entire community that has long…
MINNEAPOLIS — The upcoming mayoral race in Minneapolis is shaping up to be a historic one, as Somali-American State Senator Omar Fateh emerges as the people’s favorite to lead the city into a fairer, more inclusive future. From affordable housing to immigrant rights and fair pay for rideshare drivers, Fateh’s record has struck a deep…
From Refugees to a Rising Force in America When Somalia’s government collapsed in 1991, millions fled their homeland seeking safety and a chance to rebuild. Among them were men, women, and children who arrived in America with nothing—no wealth, no possessions, and often not a word of English. Three decades later, those same families have…
KYIV — A French journalist, Antoni Lallican, has been killed in a Russian attack near the city of Druzhkivka, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, according to French broadcaster France 24. Lallican was embedded with Ukrainian forces at the time of the attack, documenting the realities of the frontlines. He had been covering the war since…
The head of the United Kingdom’s Space Command, General Paul Tedman, has sounded the alarm over what he described as a growing wave of “hostile actions” by Russia and China in outer space, accusing both nations of conducting secret operations to steal data and disrupt the functioning of Western satellites. In an exclusive interview with…
A football match last week between a Mogadishu-based team and the Kenya Police team at Nyayo Stadium has turned into a flashpoint for renewed hostility against the Somali community in Kenya. What should have been a simple sporting event ended in ugly scenes of racism and xenophobia, exposing the jealousy that fuels hatred against Somalis…
For too long, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” has ruled Jubaland like a personal estate rather than a regional state. His mandate expired two years ago, yet he clings to power as if Jubaland belongs to him and not to the Somali people. While four federal presidents have come and gone through the ballot box, Madobe…
Somalia and Turkey have reaffirmed their close partnership during a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding Ankara’s support to Mogadishu. Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Balcad, announced via his official X account that he held what he described as “fruitful discussions” with Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Nur Yilmaz. The talks centered on…
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, held what officials described as a “fruitful meeting” with his Serbian counterpart, Đuro Macut, during an official visit to Belgrade on Wednesday. The talks, which took place at the presidential palace, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, security, education, and healthcare. The two nations formalized…
The Finnish government’s decision to suspend development cooperation with Somalia while demanding the return of Somali migrants has sparked debate about Europe’s approach to migration, human rights, and the use of development aid as a political tool. At a recent meeting of Finnish ambassadors, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns Party) confirmed…
Recent remarks by Donald Trump—suggesting that Somalis in Minnesota are engaged in widespread fraud—have once again placed an already vulnerable community in the crosshairs of public hostility. Such sweeping claims, made without evidence, do not simply spark online debate. They deepen mistrust, fuel prejudice, and endanger the safety of an entire community that has long…
MINNEAPOLIS — The upcoming mayoral race in Minneapolis is shaping up to be a historic one, as Somali-American State Senator Omar Fateh emerges as the people’s favorite to lead the city into a fairer, more inclusive future. From affordable housing to immigrant rights and fair pay for rideshare drivers, Fateh’s record has struck a deep…
From Refugees to a Rising Force in America When Somalia’s government collapsed in 1991, millions fled their homeland seeking safety and a chance to rebuild. Among them were men, women, and children who arrived in America with nothing—no wealth, no possessions, and often not a word of English. Three decades later, those same families have…
KYIV — A French journalist, Antoni Lallican, has been killed in a Russian attack near the city of Druzhkivka, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, according to French broadcaster France 24. Lallican was embedded with Ukrainian forces at the time of the attack, documenting the realities of the frontlines. He had been covering the war since…
The head of the United Kingdom’s Space Command, General Paul Tedman, has sounded the alarm over what he described as a growing wave of “hostile actions” by Russia and China in outer space, accusing both nations of conducting secret operations to steal data and disrupt the functioning of Western satellites. In an exclusive interview with…
A football match last week between a Mogadishu-based team and the Kenya Police team at Nyayo Stadium has turned into a flashpoint for renewed hostility against the Somali community in Kenya. What should have been a simple sporting event ended in ugly scenes of racism and xenophobia, exposing the jealousy that fuels hatred against Somalis…
For too long, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” has ruled Jubaland like a personal estate rather than a regional state. His mandate expired two years ago, yet he clings to power as if Jubaland belongs to him and not to the Somali people. While four federal presidents have come and gone through the ballot box, Madobe…
Somalia and Turkey have reaffirmed their close partnership during a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding Ankara’s support to Mogadishu. Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Balcad, announced via his official X account that he held what he described as “fruitful discussions” with Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Nur Yilmaz. The talks centered on…
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, held what officials described as a “fruitful meeting” with his Serbian counterpart, Đuro Macut, during an official visit to Belgrade on Wednesday. The talks, which took place at the presidential palace, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, security, education, and healthcare. The two nations formalized…
The Finnish government’s decision to suspend development cooperation with Somalia while demanding the return of Somali migrants has sparked debate about Europe’s approach to migration, human rights, and the use of development aid as a political tool. At a recent meeting of Finnish ambassadors, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns Party) confirmed…
