Somali

The United Nations in Somalia urges Somali journalists to enhance their coverage of the climate crises impacting millions of Somalis. On World Press Freedom Day, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing emphasized the urgency of addressing the environmental crisis through accurate, timely, and comprehensive reporting. For Somalia to achieve stability and sustainable development, journalists must highlight the environmental challenges and potential solutions. The UN's efforts to mark the…

The court revealed that Omar Adbuqadir (31) did not gain financially when he handed a woman his wife's Swedish ID to assist her in entering the country. The journalist's ID did not pass the facial recognition scan, raising suspicions with an immigration officer at Dublin Airport. Described as "altruistic," Adbuqadir was sentenced to 18 months for trying to help a journalist escape persecution by using the ID for her to enter Ireland from Madrid. Although she successfully sought asylum in Ireland, the woman's true identity…

By Dr. Mohamoud Abdi Hussein Thursday, May 2, 2024 It's a privilege to meet with the Minnesota Member of Parliament of Somalia and the Somali representative for Health and Nutrition, Dr. Abdirashiid Jiley. We engaged in a panel discussion regarding the current situation in Somalia and the disagreements over the constitutional amendment. Dr. Jiley shared the obstacles he encounters in the government and the Parliament's role. He mentioned significant alterations to Somalia's constitution, giving the President the power to…

In light of recent guidelines, the European Union has put on hold certain rules about granting visas to Ethiopian citizens. These adjustments prevent EU member nations from skipping specific paperwork and providing visas for multiple entries. Additionally, Ethiopian diplomats and officials will now have to pay for their travel permits, signifying a significant change in policy. The processing time for visas for Ethiopians has been lengthened from 15 to 45 days, a move that the European Commission deems necessary to push…

In a gathering of the Somali Council of Ministers in Mogadishu, an agreement regarding judiciary and justice with Turkey was given the green light. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, leading the meeting, highlighted the goal of the agreement to bolster cooperation in legal affairs. This pact will aid in legal issues, facilitate the extradition of suspects and offenders, and streamline the transfer of individuals imprisoned. Minister of Justice Hassan Moalim Mohamud echoed the sentiments, expressing Somalia's transition from…

In the year 2024, tenants gathered on May 1st to voice their concerns about the living conditions at the Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi affordable housing complex in south Minneapolis. Katelyn Vue captured the event for Sahan Journal. Around twelve individuals held a rally on Wednesday morning, calling for the property management company to enhance living conditions for the mostly Indigenous and Somali senior citizens residing in the south Minneapolis apartment complex. Residents of Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi are demanding that the…

The leader of a mosque in Tyresö, Sweden, aged 60, has been apprehended for alleged involvement in a terrorist group. The Somali imam volunteered at the mosque, instructing children and teenagers affiliated with a Muslim cultural organization. Heading the mosque since the early 2000s, the imam served as the association's chairperson for a time. Swedish security services SÄPO conducted an investigation resulting in the arrest, subsequent to a raid in March where four men in their twenties were taken into custody. Two of the…

During the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum in Doha, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Affairs Minister, met with Somali counterpart Ahmed Moallim Fiqi. They discussed enhancing cooperation and regional developments, including efforts to achieve peace in Gaza and prepare for the upcoming Arab Summit in Bahrain. The ministers highlighted the strong relationship between their nations and explored ways to collaborate for mutual benefit. They also addressed the urgent need to protect civilians, provide…

AX - The Swedish Security Service (Säpo) has officially announced the apprehension of a 60-year-old imam in Tyresö, located south of Stockholm, as a significant development in an ongoing terrorism probe that has captured attention. The imam, connected to the regional Islamic cultural group and its underground mosque, is under suspicion for playing an active role in a terrorist group, amidst growing worries about security within Sweden. Originally from Somalia, the imam has deep roots in the Tyresö community, leading the…

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