Somali

“This gig has really turned my life around. The change from then to now is palpable. I can finally support my family, especially my mom and dad. I used to crash with a Somali family, but now I’ve got my own digs, and I’m sending cash to my wife. I can handle my own needs now,” Elmi said with a beam of pride. Sitting down for a chat with Radio Ergo, Elmi, a 26-year-old, shared how his $600 monthly salary enables him to rent a place for $80. He sends $200 to his family back in Hiran so they don’t have to fret over food, rent,…

In addition to the weapons charge, Aden faced allegations of being in Kenya illegally, without a proper visa or pass, which violated the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011. He was released on a bond of KSh50,000 (USD 387.39) or had the option of a cash bail set at KSh30,000 (USD 232.43). The judge set his case to be mentioned on October 23, with the full hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025. Police reports linked Aden and his crew to several robbery and stabbing incidents in Eastleigh. Three of his partners in…

Somali Security Forces and African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officers banded together for a five-day course designed to up their game in coordinating joint efforts against Al-Shabaab. The training zeroed in on bettering communication, strategic planning, and info-swapping at the Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), which are key to smashing mission goals. CREDIT/ ATMISMogadishu (AX) — Twenty-six officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF) and ATMIS wrapped up a five-day training last week, polishing their skills to…

Hargeisa (AX) – North Western State of Somalia’s Internal Affairs Minister, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, sounded the alarm on the budding rapport between al-Shabaab and Houthi militants in Yemen. In a chat with Al Arabiya TV, Ahmed illuminated the potential havoc this alliance could wreak on regional stability. He urged the Somali administration to take swift measures. "The bond between the Houthis and al-Shabaab is a palpable threat to the region's peace. It’s imperative for the Somali government to step in and halt their…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — In Stearns County, language barriers continue to thwart Somali-speaking residents from exercising their voting rights, despite Minnesota's efforts to promote accessible voting. With no legal stipulations for Somali interpreters at polling stations, many potential voters struggle with English proficiency, hindering their ability to cast votes. Minnesota legislation mandates voting materials in Somali, Spanish, and Hmong to reflect prevalent non-English languages in the state. However, these…

This year's UN General Assembly (UNGA) carries the theme, “Leaving No One Behind.” The event unfolds as the world contends with diverse and daunting challenges—from geopolitical rifts to pressing climate crises. Prime Minister Barre will have a posse of key officials by his side. Among them are Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, Environment and Climate Change Minister Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, and State Minister Hirsi Jama Ganni. Additionally, Abukar Osman Baale, Somalia's Permanent Representative to the…

An Egyptian medical team touched down in Somalia, ready to provide a range of critical surgeries and treatments for the local populace, as reported by DSEE NEWS on Friday. The Somali Minister of State for Health, Maryam Mohamed Hussein, greeted the visiting Egyptian team at Aden Abdullah International Airport with warm regards (Photo courtesy of DSEE NEWS). The visiting delegation comprises a skilled group of surgeons and medical consultants. They are set to perform orthopedic surgeries, remove tumors, and undertake heart…

Toronto – In a tragic turn of events this week, six individuals lost their lives in an assault on a Mosque in the Somali region of Ethiopia. BBC Amharic chronicled that locals and community elders disclosed the grim details on Tuesday about the incident in Wardare town, Dollo Zone, specifically targeting the widely recognized Kujir Mosque. A witness, Alki Mohammed Mohamud, mentioned that the deceased were youthful individuals. These young victims were reportedly theology students engaged in preparations for Salat Prayer at…

Sharmarke Issa stands accused of orchestrating a staggering $7.6 million of the $50 million heist from the Feeding Our Future (FOF) nutrition program. Out of this, he pocketed a whopping $3.5 million, which he must repay as restitution.A former Somalian refugee and the chair of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), Issa, 40, of Edina, admitted to federal wire fraud charges on Wednesday. Court records reveal he masterminded a complicated money-laundering scheme that siphoned funds meant for feeding children during…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali National Army (SNA) has taken down numerous Al-Shabaab militants in the southern regions, affirming they've reclaimed pivotal villages from the extremists. Collaborating with regional troops, government forces executed impactful operations in Bakool and Lower Jubba, leading to a significant elimination of enemy forces, as per state-run media. During these offensives, myriad ammunition, RPGs, and heavy weaponry were seized. Several militants were captured and will promptly face military…