Somalis

Tehran (AX) – Tensions are palpable among the Somali nationals living in Iran as they grapple with the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. With mounting uncertainty, some individuals are contemplating the difficult choice of leaving the country. In a region where the stakes are high, the feelings of insecurity can be overwhelming. Ahmed Mahmoud Abdi, a Somali businessman who has made Iran his home, recently shared his insights with BBC Somali. He noted a stark transformation in daily life, primarily due to the…

Tragic Airstrike in Yemen: Impact on African Migrants Mogadishu (AX) — In a sorrowful turn of events, reports have surfaced indicating that Somali nationals are among the many lives claimed by a U.S. airstrike that targeted a detention facility in Saada governorate, northern Yemen. This incident, which took place on a seemingly ordinary Monday, has elicited a great deal of concern and outrage both locally and internationally, as the implications of such military actions continue to ripple through communities.…

In recent discussions echoing across Somalia's vibrant towns and bustling cities, a new development has grabbed the spotlight. Somalia's decision to grant the United States access to its strategic military bases has become a hotbed of debate and speculation. For many, this move represents a path to enhanced security and stability. Yet, a chorus of apprehensive voices resonates, cautious about the shadows these changes might cast on the nation’s complex socio-political landscape. Imagine, for a moment, the calculus behind…

In the northeastern region of Kenya, within the expansive boundary of Wajir County, there emerges a silent health crisis that now cries out for attention. Kidney failure, a condition feared by many, seems to be taking an alarming hold, particularly within the ethnic Somali community. The medical team at Wajir General Hospital is observing a sharp rise in cases, thrusting numerous individuals onto the demanding path of dialysis. For some, the grim road might lead to the necessity of kidney transplants due to late-stage…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a harrowing turn of events at Rosslare Europort, a mere whisper of alarm echoed through the grim silence of a shipping container. Nine migrants, hailing from Somalia and Eritrea, had endured an unimaginable ordeal. Starved and parched, they spent four days in the stifling dark, stuffed like sardines, all in a desperate bid for freedom. Why endure such hardship, one might wonder? A phone call for help stirred a chain of actions that led to their rescue on a brisk Monday morning. Upon their discovery, the…

Somalis displaced by the relentless drought gather at the Ladan camp in Dolow, a scene painted with stark reality as of May 1, 2023. (AFP file) UNITED NATIONS: This year, the United Nations has rung the alarm bells for Somalia, revealing that almost six million souls, roughly one-third of the country’s population, are in dire straits and require humanitarian assistance. In a bid to alleviate this plight, they've put forth a funding call, seeking a staggering $1.43 billion. Spare some sympathy for Somalia, a land locked in…

Over the course of Barack Obama's presidency, roughly 54,000 Somali refugees found new homes in the United States, a far cry from the widely circulated but inaccurate claim that he relocated 70,000 Somalis to Minnesota. Contrary to some eyebrow-raising social media posts, this was not a cunning plan to manipulate future elections in favor of Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American Congresswoman representing Minnesota. Around the time of the U.S. presidential election on November 5th, messages floating around Facebook declared,…

**Mogadishu (AX) — An urgent situation unfolds in Saudi Arabia, where around 50 Somali citizens face capital punishment for alleged drug smuggling. Family members and Somali authorities are fervently seeking clemency, arguing for a reduction of sentences from the grim reality of execution to imprisonment. These individuals, mostly young, initially ventured to Saudi Arabia in search of employment opportunities. They were either coerced or misled into participating in drug trafficking across the Saudi border. Now, with the…

On Saturday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that a medical convoy had provided examinations to 1,674 Somali citizens and performed 436 surgeries across various specialities at De Martino General Hospital in Mogadishu. Landing in the Somali capital on September 20, the Egyptian team offered diverse medical services covering fields such as general surgery, digestive systems, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesia, and critical care,…

Over the past year, more than 1,500 civilians in Somalia were either killed or injured by 600 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as revealed in a recent UN report.In a statement late Thursday, James Swan, UN Secretary-General's Acting Special Representative for Somalia, underscored the severe threat IEDs pose to Somalia as it strides toward self-reliance and sustainable national security."The gravity of this threat isn't lost on any of us. Our primary goal is to safeguard your comrades in the Somali National Army (SNA).…