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Minneapolis, Minn (AX) — A group of over 35 Somali religious figures and thinkers in Minnesota have shown firm support for the Harris-Walz campaign. Their endorsement stems from deep worry about what a second term for Donald Trump might mean for Muslims in America. Announced during an event in St. Cloud, they made a fervent call for Somali-American voters to back the Democrats to safeguard civil liberties and combat the growing tide of Islamophobia.This coalition, representing various segments of Minnesota's Somali-American…

Perched on St Andrew’s Street in Dublin, The Cedar Tree restaurant might be nearly 4,000 kilometers away from Lebanon, yet for its dedicated staff and the broader Lebanese community living in Ireland, thoughts of their homeland linger daily. In recent weeks, the coastal nation of Lebanon has faced a barrage of airstrikes from Israel, resulting in tragic losses exceeding 1,000 lives and displacing around 600,000 individuals, as reported by the UN. The staggering toll weighs heavily on all who have ties to the region.…

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

In a recent turn of events, Abdiwali Abdullahi finds himself in hot water, facing accusations of consumer fraud concerning the marketing of his planned Nolosha Development in Lakeville. A legal pursuit is underway to secure refunds for the countless families potentially swindled. The state's legal eagle, Attorney General Keith Ellison, has squared off against the developer targeting the Somali community in Lakeville. This bit of intrigue was disclosed in The Minnesota Star Tribune by Alex Kormann. Fueling the fire, this…

Men gather around candidate Abdi Daisane (right), who's gunning for Minnesota State Representative. Here, he shares his campaign vision at the Waamo Café on Aug. 30 in St. Cloud. Credit: Paul Middlestaedt | MPR News Minnesota’s Somali community has grown significantly, flexing newfound political strength—especially in St. Cloud, where their numbers have surged. More than 20 years after the first Somali refugees arrived in St. Cloud, some are diving into governance and politics. This includes shaking up traditional…

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), with a nod from Canada's government, reaffirmed its pledge to boost community involvement and policing endeavors in Wajir County. During a roadshow caravan kickoff on Thursday, IOM’s Soumana Ali articulated the body’s commitment to aiding the Kenyan government. “Our goal is to nurture healthier relationships between communities and state forces,” Ali said, especially in frontier regions. Ali outlined the mission to reframe views on border locales. “Communities near…

Journalists Wali Hashi (left) and Horio Abdulkadir (right), fluent in Somali, are set to helm Yle's fresh new Somali-language news service, a beacon scheduled to shine from September 2024. This initiative is crafted to bolster integration and deliver dependable newsworthy nuggets to Finland's burgeon-ing Somali-speaking populace. Kudos to Benjamin Suomela & Juha Laukkanen for the snap.HELSINKI, Finland (AX) — Come September 23, 2024, Yle Uutiset is all set to unveil a Somali-lingo news service tailored for Finland's…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the pygmy community is still awaiting the adoption of the Bill on the Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaAdopted by the National Assembly in april, this law, which anchors positive discrimination in favor of once marginalized…

There is jubilation in Kenya's Shona community when nearly 2,000 of the former stateless members receive ID cards and citizenship, which will change their lives. In addition, more than 354 million people with hepatitis live around the world, leading to over one million deaths each year. On…