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Minneapolis mayor urges ICE to leave city after deadly shooting

MINNEAPOLIS — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Thursday during a clash tied to immigration enforcement, a fatal encounter federal officials say followed an attempt to ram agents with a vehicle — a claim the city’s mayor denounced as false and inflammatory. Authorities have not released the woman’s name. Mayor Jacob Frey said she was 37 and called the federal government’s assertion that the officer acted in self-defense “bull----,” demanding that ICE “get out of…

Minneapolis mayor demands ICE leave city following fatal shooting

MINNEAPOLIS — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman during an immigration raid in south Minneapolis, federal officials said, claiming she tried to ram agents with her vehicle — an assertion the city’s mayor blasted as “bullsh*t” and demanded ICE leave the city. The fatal encounter, which has ignited protests and dueling narratives, unfolded near 34th Street and Portland Avenue, according to local reports. The woman, described by Mayor Jacob Frey as a 37-year-old whose name has not been…

Premier League: City and Liverpool held to goalless draws, Arsenal four points clear

Premier League title race tilts Arsenal’s way as Manchester City, Liverpool held in goalless draws Arsenal moved four points clear at the halfway mark of the Premier League after Manchester City and Liverpool were both blunted in 0-0 draws on a low-scoring Thursday night that underscored the league’s depth and defensive resilience. City were frustrated at Sunderland and Liverpool couldn’t break down promoted Leeds at Anfield, results that — coupled with Tottenham’s stalemate at Brentford and a late equalizer in Crystal…

Haaland secures Man City win at Real Madrid, putting Alonso on brink

Haaland penalty completes City comeback in Madrid as Alonso’s Real sink deeper into trouble Erling Haaland’s second‑half penalty sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Manchester City over Real Madrid on a feverish Champions League night at the Bernabéu, tightening the pressure on Xabi Alonso after another bruising defeat. Real Madrid struck first through Rodrygo, his first goal in 33 club appearances, but City answered through academy midfielder Nico O’Reilly’s assured equaliser before Haaland punished a clumsy Antonio Rüdiger…

Clan-Related Attacks in Beledhawo, Somalia Leave at Least Seven Dead

At least 10 killed in Beledhawo amid suspected clan revenge attacks MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in a series of attacks in Beledhawo town in Somalia’s Gedo region over the past several hours, local sources said Monday, in violence believed to be tied to escalating clan-related revenge killings across south and central Somalia. Residents in the Farjano neighborhood of Beledhawo district said five civilians were shot dead late Sunday. Among the victims, according to those accounts, was a sick man and four…

Clan clashes in Beledhawo, Somalia leave at least seven dead

MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in a series of attacks in Beledhawo town in Somalia’s Gedo region over the past several hours, local sources said Monday, underscoring a surge in clan-related revenge violence across parts of the country. The deadliest incident unfolded Sunday night in the Farjano neighborhood of Beledhawo district, where five civilians were shot dead. Among the victims was a sick man and four relatives — two brothers and two other close family members — who were reportedly caring for him, residents…

‘Japa’ Exodus: Why Millions of Nigerians Leave Every Year

“Japa” is Yoruba slang for “to leave” — a word that has become shorthand across Nigeria for a mass movement of people seeking lives abroad. The exodus is not only a migration trend; it is a cultural phenomenon, a catchall for frustration and hope in a nation where a booming headline economy sits uneasily beside entrenched poverty and insecurity. Nigeria is young and vast: more than 230 million people, a median age of about 18, and roughly two‑thirds under 30. Economists predict growth this year and next, yet everyday…

Clashes Among Galmudug Clans Leave 11 Dead and Force Many From Their Homes

FILE PHOTO Dhusamareb (AX) — Tragedy struck east of Dhusamareeb, the heart of Galmudug, where a fierce skirmish over grazing land left 11 people dead and numerous others nursing wounds on a somber Sunday. Local folks tell of two feuding militia factions clashing, painting a harrowing scene that saw countless families hastily abandon their homes in search of refuge. Caught in this whirlwind of violence, those displaced now find themselves grappling with insecurity and fear, rattling an already fragile existence. While the…

EU Fishing Boats Set to Leave Senegalese Waters as Agreement Concludes

The European Commission has made the call to let the current fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar lapse, citing significant issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices. Jean-Marc Pisani, the EU’s ambassador to West Africa, highlighted that the decision stems from Senegal's lack of adequate measures against these harmful fishing activities. As a result, he noted, European fishing vessels will cease operations in Senegal’s exclusive economic zone starting from midnight on November 17th.…

Soaring Scrap Metal Costs Leave Mogadishu’s Artisans Unemployed

(ERGO) – Aweys Maye Mohamed, a hands-on craftsman and the patriarch of a family of four in the heart of Mogadishu, has found it nearly impossible to scrounge up even a single meal each day since he hit the unemployment wall in July. His fate mirrors the plight of countless skilled tradesmen now out of work as the scramble for Somali scrap metal has turned it into a prized commodity for export, fetching a price tag beyond the reach of neighborhood metal shops. "Losing my job shook the very foundation of our household,"…