Somalis in Chicago knew they could count on Ismail Abdulle. Abdulle, a 54-year old cabdriver, took younger workers under his wing, helped members of the community when they needed a hand, and supported his family back in Africa and would visit them regularly. (more…)
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Sudan, Turkey to fight terror in East and Horn of Africa
Sudan has entered into an agreement with Turkey to work together in the fight against terror in the East Africa and Horn of Africa regions. (more…)
Fifty four students abandoned university to join terror groups
At least 54 university students have abandoned their studies to join terrorist groups in the past two years. (more…)
Horn of Africa Forum Discusses Regional Integration, Peace, Security
WASHINGTON — More than 100 ethnic Somali scholars, politicians and traditional leaders from across the Horn of Africa region have concluded a three-day forum in Djibouti that touched on the issues of peace, security and regional integration. (more…)
Somali refugees in Ethiopia face ration cuts before March, World Food Program appeals for $27m in aid
Some walked for days to escape the threat of Africa's deadliest Islamic extremist group and the desperation of drought. But the problems for more than 200,000 Somali refugees are far from over. (more…)
Somali lawmakers seek to impeach president amid political crisis
MOGADISHU - Some Somali lawmakers said on Wednesday they plan to impeach the president in a mounting political crisis that could put the fledgling government on a violent collision course with one of the country’s most powerful clans. (more…)
Somalis faced ‘inhumane’ abuse on US deportation flight
More than 90 Somali men and women were subjected to "inhumane conditions and egregious abuse" on a failed deportation flight that lasted nearly 48 hours and was eventually forced to return to the United States earlier this month, according to a class-action lawsuit filed this week. (more…)
Somalis were shackled for nearly 48 hours on failed US deportation flight
More than 90 Somali men and women were held shackled on an airplane for nearly 48 hours – and some were forced to urinate where they sat – during a failed attempt to deport them from the US, according to a lawsuit filed late on Monday. (more…)
Somalia: Up to 30 Percent of Soldiers Unarmed
Since September 2017, al-Shabab militants have overrun four Somali government military bases, killing more than 60 soldiers and seizing large quantities of weapons. (more…)
Somali Security Forces Arrest Former Minister in Raid
MOGADISHU - Somali security forces have arrested a former minister and outspoken government critic after clashing with his bodyguards during an overnight raid on his home, the security ministry said on Monday. (more…)