Somalia

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up its efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, a move that signals a new era of stringent immigration enforcement as the Trump administration takes the reins. If you thought the conversation around immigration was heated before, just wait—things are about to get spicier. Among African nations, Somalia tops the list with a staggering 4,090 of its citizens facing deportation. It’s a sobering statistic that casts a long shadow over the political landscape.…

Washington — In a strategic maneuver veiled with the complexities of international diplomacy, Somalia has engaged the expertise of a Washington lobbying firm with connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The motive? To obstruct the envisioned withdrawal of American forces from Somali soil. Imagine this: On a chilly November day in 2024, Somalia’s steadfast envoy to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, inked a contract with BGR Group. This agreement, worth a substantial $600,000, stretches across a year and links…

"These programs were lifelines for so many," lamented a senior Somali official wishing to remain unnamed. The suspension of aid is a stumbling block we simply can't afford to encounter. Consider the meticulously crafted five-year development initiatives recently unveiled by USAID, worth a hefty $28 million. Designed to foster sustainable livelihoods and bolster local resilience, these programs were a beacon of hope for Somalia. A nation where nearly 70% of its denizens are trapped beneath the poverty line, the…

Somalia - Qandala- A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the dusty, sun-soaked lands of Northeastern State when an airstrike claimed the lives of four members of a single family and left six others nursing wounds on a somber Tuesday. Mayor of Qandala, Ahmed Khuurshe, broke the silence, confirming these stark losses but leaving the question of responsibility hanging in the air like a ghostly whisper. Amidst the rugged Al-Miskaat Mountains in the Bari region, where the earth itself seems to reverberate with the historical…

On the inaugural day of 2025, a momentous peacekeeping initiative took its first steps. This mission, designed to unfold over a five-year span, heralds a significant shift: Uganda's military will now command the helm in two strategic sectors within Somalia, sectors previously overseen by forces from Burundi.The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) are stepping into a pivotal role with the inception of the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This move signals an invigorated chapter in Uganda’s…

BOSASO, Somalia - Ah, Bosaso, nestled in the rugged northeast of Somalia – a place where the wind tells stories of the sea and the sand whispers its secrets. It’s here that the proud state of Northeastern State has taken a decisive stand against a shadowy menace. This isn't just any ordinary scuffle, mind you. It's a comprehensive crackdown on undocumented foreigners; a group believed to be tangled in the web of the IS-Somalia faction, whose troubling existence casts ripples of unease through the sun-bleached lands of the…

Storm in Somalia: Former Governor's Controversial Call Stirs National Debate BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — On a quiet afternoon suddenly shaken by controversy, a firestorm of debate has erupted across Somalia. A former governor has lit the fuse with a bold suggestion: civilians dwelling in the shadows of Al-Shabaab's influence should be held accountable for, in his words, "abetting" terror in the tumultuous Horn of Africa. With a heart set as hard as diamonds, Jayte Ali Osman, who…

In the merry month of May, a tempest brewed in local news circles over a demanding missive from kidnappers, requesting a hefty ransom—$1.5 million no less!—for two missing Cuban medics. The Kenyan government, cool as a cucumber, refused to cough it up, and mum was the word from Cuba about whether they were even acknowledging this audacious claim. Months have trickled by like sand through an hourglass, leaving folks high and dry when it comes to updates on the Cubans' whereabouts. Occasionally, whispers from the island…

In a fascinating twist of fate, heartbeats in Somalia have found a new rhythm, thanks to the intrepid Italian medical team. They've crafted history, surgically speaking, in the sands of Mogadishu. Imagine a scene that's less 'ER' and more 'Gladiator'—but with scalpels instead of swords—where pediatric heart surgeons have wielded their skills to patch little lives. This isn't just any hospital tale; it's a bona fide miracle that echoes a new dawn for pediatric healthcare in the Horn of Africa. Painting this masterpiece…

In the sprawling and untamed landscapes of Somalia, livestock isn't just a commodity—it's the lifeblood of the economy. Picture this: a whopping 70% of the country's exports are tied to camels, goats, cattle, and sheep. It's a pastoral symphony harmonized around the rhythm of animal trade. But as serene as it sounds, this melodious arrangement hit a discordant note in 2023, when nearly $1 billion flowed primarily into Saudi Arabia's coffers from Somali livestock exports. However, this paradise of pastoral profits faces a…