“I Never Imagined Returning to School”: A Young Girl’s Transformation from Trauma to Education in Somalia

Amina's Journey: Overcoming Trauma to Embrace Education in Somalia The harrowing experiences of that fateful day lingered in Amina's mind, pushing her away from the classroom for weeks on end. “I was absolutely terrified,” she recalled. “It felt like I would never return to school. The dream of becoming a teacher seemed utterly out of reach.” Amina represents one of countless young souls in Kismayo whose education has been drastically interrupted by the prevailing turmoil in the region. The safety of children hangs in the…

Embarking on a Path of Awareness: Somali Autism Summit Unites Advocates and Families

Empowering Families: The Somali Autism Summit Sparks Critical Conversations The inaugural Maangaar Summit, hosted in Bloomington, was a vibrant gathering that drew Somali parents, healthcare professionals, and service providers together. They shared a singular goal: tackling the hurdles faced by families with autistic children in their community. "Maangaar," which translates to "unique mind" in Somali, symbolizes their focus on autism. This issue has become particularly pressing in Minnesota, where, by 2020, one in 16…

Somalia Holds Security and Climate Conference in Mogadishu

Security and Climate Summit Takes Place in Mogadishu The bustling city of Mogadishu recently hosted a groundbreaking conference focused on the dual challenges of security and climate change impacting Somalia. “Today’s gathering holds immense significance, as it unites individuals from the climate sector with security professionals, and vice versa,” remarked Christophe Hodder, the UN advisor on climate, security, and the environment, during a conversation with Anadolu. His words underscored the urgency for collaborative…

Somali Mainer Returns to East Africa to Campaign for the Presidency of His Former Region

Somali Mainer Returns to East Africa to Pursue Presidency of Jubaland In 2009, a Somali native resettled in Maine and quickly found his footing. He established a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and wellness in immigrant communities, earned a doctorate in public policy from the University of Southern Maine, and recently launched an aid organization designed to send essential resources to communities in East Africa. Ali's charitable work led him back to his homeland, Jubaland in southern Somalia, where he witnessed a…

Individual faces charges for reportedly assisting eight foreign nationals in illegally crossing the Canada-U.S. border into Manitoba.

Man Charged with Assisting Eight Foreign Nationals in Illegally Crossing into Canada A resident of Winnipeg, originally from Somalia, faces serious allegations regarding human trafficking. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Abshir Mohamed Osman, aged 35, was apprehended after eight individuals from Africa were spotted illegally making their way into Manitoba from the United States late last month. On August 22, police discovered Osman driving a rental car that contained these eight individuals close to…

Biden prolongs sanctions on Ethiopia’s conflict in light of persistent instability in the Horn of Africa.

Biden Extends Sanctions on Ethiopia Amid Ongoing Instability Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen to prolong sanctions aimed at specific individuals and groups entangled in Ethiopia's persistent conflict. This decision sustains a national emergency declaration originally set to lapse on September 17, 2024. The sanctions, established under Executive Order 14046, will stay in place for an additional year, as Biden seeks to confront what he deems a sustained threat to American national security and…

Advancing Human Rights Among the Multilingual Communities of Somalia

Championing Human Rights in Somalia's Linguistic Landscape “Every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This legendary opening line from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) now resonates in seven additional languages and dialects spoken throughout Somalia's diverse populace. This multilingual initiative aims to enhance awareness and comprehension of fundamental human rights within this Horn of Africa nation. This initiative has garnered support from the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

NCIC denounces the persistent conflict between Akamba and Somali communities in Mandongoi.

NCIC Denounces Ongoing Hostilities Between Akamba and Somali Communities in Mandongoi The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has publicly criticized the escalating violence between the Akamba and Somali populations in Mandongoi, located in Kyuso Sub-County. NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia expressed deep concern over the turmoil that has wreaked havoc on the local communities. “This conflict threatens the fragile stability we have worked so hard to build,” Kobia stated. The unrest has tragically resulted in…

Nin hubeysnaa oo sadax Israa’iiliyiin ah ku dilay xadka Urdun iyo Daanta Galbeed

Isniin, September, 9, 2024 (AX) - Warar dheeraad ah ayaa kasoo baxaya weerar uu ka geystay xaduuda u dhaxeysa Urdun iyo Daanta Galbeed ee la heysto nin u dhashay dalka Urdun oo watay gaari xamuul ah. Ninkaan weerarka fuliyay oo ah Darawal ayaa magaciisa lagu sheegay Maher Jazi, kaasoo weerarka ka fuliyay meel u dhaw buundada Allenby ee ka soo gudubta dhanka Urdun isagoo watay gaariga xamuul ah. Saraakiil ka tirsan Militariga dalka Israa'iil ayaa warbaahinta u xaqiijiyay in ninkaan uu rasaas ku furay ciidamada difaaca…

Xil Ciid: Villa Soomaaliya ayaa ka dambeysa in xildhibaanada laga mamnuuco inay saxaafadda kula hadlaan baarlamanka

Isniin, September, 9, 2024 (AX) - Qaar kamid ah xildhibaanada Golaha Shacabka ayaa si adag uga horyimid go’aan dhawaan kasoo baxay guddoonka baarlamaanka, kaasoo xayndaabka baarlamaanka ka mamnuucaya in xildhibaanadu ay ku qabtaan shir jaraa’id ama wareysi saxaafadeed. Xildhibaan Cabdirisaaq Ciid, oo kamid ah xildhibaanada Golaha Shacabka, ayaa sheegay in go'aankan uu yahay mid lagu caburinayo saxaafadda, isagoo ku eedeeyay in uu yahay tallaabo ay ka dambeyso Aqalka Soomaaliya. “Waxaa nasoo gaartay in baarlamaanka…