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The Triumphs and Trials of Resilience “I find myself in a difficult position,” shared Maryan, as the evening darkness enveloped the settlement. “Tonight, it was a neighbor who had the kindness to give us a bowl of rice and sugar. I cooked it for the children. Raising seven children without a father is not easy—some are older, others younger—but too often, we go to bed with empty stomachs.” Maryan's eyes reflected a mixture of weariness and quiet fortitude. Maryan's journey has been arduous. For nearly four…

A Cultural Transformation: Rising Voices Against Domestic Abuse and the Growing Demand for Services As the sun peeked through an overcast sky on a chilly February morning in 2025, Fartun Weli stood outside the doors of Isuroon, the nonprofit she founded. Her eyes, shimmering with both determination and hope, were set firmly on the future. For many, this place represents a beacon of hope in the Twin Cities, offering refuge and resources to Somali and Afghan women facing the terrifying challenges of domestic and sexual…

This Week's Dispatch Refusing to Stay Silent There are layoffs steered by the relentless pursuit of cost efficiency. But does it make one ponder—are "performance-based" layoffs merely a euphemism for standard retrenchments? Some employees at Meta might have thought so this year. When CEO Mark Zuckerberg proclaimed a wave of cuts to enhance "performance management," it stirred feelings of doubt. This…

High-ranking Russian officials are expressing outrage over claims that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to utilize long-range missiles, specifically provided by the U.S., to target locations deep within Russian territory. This marks a potential pivot in U.S. policy regarding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, although no official confirmation of such a decision has been made. Maria Butina, a member of the Russian parliament, warned that this move could catapult us toward World War III. "I genuinely…

The sting of defeat is difficult to bear. Constantly facing reminders of that loss can feel particularly harsh. As the media and political strategists made their way out of the nation’s capital from Washington Dulles International Airport, echoes of the tumultuous week rang in their ears. Merchandise featuring Kamala Harris was notably marked down by 50%. Bright red 'clearance' stickers plastered Joe Biden's inventory, a glaring sign of discontent. Such is the game of politics. Kamala Harris' merchandise was notably…

After ten months of battle in Tigray, Washington is once more elevating its tone concerning Addis Ababa. The United States is threatening to take away Ethiopia from its record of privileged buying and selling companions - generally known as Ago - if Ethiopia doesn't finish human rights abuses in that province. A menace with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in half phrases throughout an interview…

Transferred to Kinshasa, Doudou Ngoy Ilunga is heard at the military prosecutor's office. Rostin Manketa, CEO of Voice of the Voiceless, wonders about the resumption of the trial of the alleged murderers of Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana. Human rights defenders were killed at the police station on June 1, 2010. Their NGO fears possible interventions to prevent the trial from resuming. She also…

EDITORIAL: On the saga of Somali troops in Eritrea, where is Farmajo's voice? EDITORIAL | Somali Information Minister Osman Dubbe continues to run like a bull into a crisis; whether it is a diplomatic row with Kenya or a fight against national opposition politicians, it is usually in full swing. In contemporary life, it might be unfair to compare him to Josef Goebbels; German Minister of…

The political situation is still blocked, a month after President Farmajo's term officially ended on February 8. Following the postponement of the presidential election, the opposition no longer recognizes its legitimacy, but no solution has been found despite several talks. Now the international community is worried and demanding results.…

The thirty Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is a new star in African American letters. With his first book, Friday Black, a short story that has just been published in French, this author who was born to parents of Ghanaian origin establishes himself as a powerful and innovative voice. The twelve short stories in this collection combine dystopia, satire and magical realism and show a clear and disturbing portrait of American society, a society…