Somalia
Trump’s ‘garbage’ remark sparks disappointment and backlash across Somalia
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — After vowing this week to cut down on immigration from “third world countries” in response to…
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North Western State of Somalia lawmaker alleges security forces intentionally shot civilians in Borama
North Western State of Somalia MP accuses security forces of shooting civilians as Borama unrest leaves at least 10 dead…
Somalia
Trump deepens anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump repeatedly called Somali immigrants in the United States “garbage” during a televised Cabinet meeting, sharpening…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Police Urge Calm After Deadly Borama Protests Over Xeer Ciise Book Launch
Two killed as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise commemoration turn deadly North Western State of Somalia police urge calm after…
Somalia
US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Somali American Remarks as Xenophobic, Unacceptable
Democrats condemn Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans as ‘xenophobic,’ warn rhetoric aids extremists Senior Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday condemned President…
Somalia
Somalia’s Aid Lifeline: Billions Spent, Sparse Progress as Trust Erodes
Somalia’s Cash Pipeline: Billions in Aid, Little Change at Home as Trust Deficit Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia sits at…
Somalia
Somali Forces’ Raids Deliver Major Setback to al-Shabab in Central Somalia
Army raids deal major blow to al-Shabab in central Somalia GALGADUUD, Somalia — Somali government forces say they destroyed al-Shabab…
East-Africa
Court Hears How Hashim Dagane Killed Girlfriend, Dumped Remains at Lang’ata Cemetery
NAIROBI, Kenya — Prosecutors on Wednesday told the High Court that a Nairobi man already linked to three killings in…
Somalia
Nairobi crime: Man kills girlfriend, boils body, dumps remains in cemetery
Chilling Case in Nairobi: Man Kills Girlfriend, Boils Her Body and Dumps Remains at Cemetery NAIROBI, Kenya — A Nairobi…
Somalia
Puntland State lawmakers probe civil servants receiving only three months’ pay in 2025
Puntland State lawmakers demand answers over unpaid salaries despite $300M-plus 2026 budget GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State state lawmakers on…
Somalia
Minneapolis immigration raid detains multiple Somali nationals, officials say
Somalis among those arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, DHS says MINNEAPOLIS — People of Somali origin are among those arrested…
