The fixation of the MAGA movement and the broader American far right on Somali communities is not accidental. Nor is it rooted in crime, culture, or national security, as their rhetoric often claims. It is rooted in something far more revealing: fear—fear of Somali success, visibility, and permanence in American public life. Across the United…
Somalia’s relations with Ethiopia and Kenya are often framed in diplomatic language that emphasises “regional cooperation” and “African brotherhood.” Yet history, and current realities, tell a far more troubling story—one that Somalia can no longer afford to ignore. Both Ethiopia and Kenya share a dark and unresolved past with Somalia. During the colonial era, large…
Somalia, like much of Africa, carries a long and painful memory of colonial manipulation. The strategies of divide and rule employed by foreign powers are not abstract concepts buried in history books; they are lived experiences passed down through generations. From the partitioning of territories to the distortion of indigenous governance systems, Africans have seen…
For more than three decades, Somaliland has presented itself to the world as a peaceful, unified, and consensual breakaway state. This narrative has found sympathy in some international circles, particularly when contrasted with Somalia’s long struggle with instability. Yet when the Somaliland project is examined beyond Hargeisa—through the experiences of regions such as Awdal and…
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…
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…