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Comparisons abound as Omar steps into the Miss Universe spotlight, drawing parallels to Halima Aden, the trailblazing Somali-American model. Aden made history as the first to don a hijab in the 2016 Miss Minnesota USA contest, reaching the semi-finals. Emulating Aden's groundbreaking efforts, Omar champions inclusiveness for Muslim women in the beauty scene. In 2022, Omar captured attention by securing a place among the Top 13 in the Miss World pageant, marking a historic achievement for Somali representation. Now, she’s…

Djibouti’s US Ambassador Doualeh outlines plans to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia Ethiopia's move sparked outrage in Mogadishu, which accused Addis Ababa of breaching its sovereignty, leading to a diplomatic fracas. In a chat with VOA's Peter Clottey, Ambassador Mohamed Siad Doualeh expressed optimism, stating that Djibouti's proposal could help mellow down the tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa.

Mogadishu (AX) – On Thursday, Somali law enforcement nabbed four individuals involved in illegal arms trading while conducting a widespread security operation in multiple districts of the Banadir area. At the Banadir Regional Police HQ, authorities showed off the cache of weapons, which included 33 AK-47 rifles and four PKM machine guns, all seized during the crackdown. The commanding officer of Banadir regional police, Mahdi Omar Mumin, shared that those arrested will face trial soon. He urged the community to step up…

Bayern Munich etched their names in the annals of the modern Champions League by smashing nine goals in a single match. This historic feat coincided with the kickoff of Europe's revamped elite club competition on Tuesday. Reigning champions Real Madrid and Liverpool also tasted victory. Harry Kane was on fire, netting four goals, including a hat-trick of penalties, as Vincent Kompany's Bayern decimated Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at the Allianz Arena. First-timer Michael Olise also shined bright, scoring twice…

The sentiment in Ottawa’s Somali community is one of profound betrayal and alarm after learning that five Black officers were secretly monitored by the city’s police force, a situation they've described as deeply unsettling.

Muqdisho (Axadle) – Madaxweynihii hore ee Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud oo shir jaraa’id ku qabtay Caasimadda Muqdisho ayaa ka hadlay war-saxaafadeedkii maanta kasoo baxay Golaha Midowga Musharaxiinta, kaasi oo ay ku diideen habraacii uu soo saaray Golaha Wadatashiga Qaranka. Xasan Sheekh ayaa sheegay in ujeedada u muhiimsan ee ka lahaayeen qoraalkii ay ku diideen habraaca doorashada Golaha Shacabka ay tahay inay kala cadaadan wax walba, si aysan u imaan ku tagri fal awoodeed. Waxa uu carabka ku adkeeyay inay…

Muqdisho (Axadle) – Xildhibaan Cabdullaahi Goodax Barre oo ka tirsan baarlamaankauu muddo xileedkiisa uu dhammaaday ayaa si adag kaga hadlay xaaladda kacsan ee ka taagan Beledweyne, kadib markii ay xalay la wareegeen ciidan hubeysan. Goodax Barre ayaa soo dhoweeyey ‘kacdoonka’ ka billowday Beledweyn ee looga soo horjeedo safarka madaxweynaha HirShabelle, Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Guudlaawe). Sidoo kale wuxuu tilmaamay inuu billowday Halganka iyo Geela loogu tala-galay ciidamada qabsaday magaalada ee ka soo horjeeda…

Muqdisho (Axadle) – Guddigii wasiirrada ahaa ee Ra’iisul Wasaare Rooble uu u magacaabay baaritaanka dhacdadii Golweyn ee lagu laayey dadka rayid ah, ayaa maanta shirkii ugu horreeyay la yeeshay taliska ciidanka AMISOM, waxayna xubnaha guddigaas oo warbaahinta la hadlay shaaciyeen heshiis ka kooban 3-qodob oo AMISOM ay la galeen. Wasiirka cadaaladda Soomaaliya Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur oo qodobadii ay kala hadleen AMISOM warbaahinta la wadaagay ayaa sheegay in seddax qodob ay u kala qaadeen arrinta, kuwaas oo kala ah. 1…

The ICC lifts the arrest warrant for Ivorian former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, the UN extends the arms embargo against the Central African Republic, and with cinemas closed, South Africans turn to their cars to see the latest blockbuster releases.

Muqdisho (Axadle)-Xildhibaan Daahir Amiin Jeesow oo shir jaraa’id ku qabtay Caasimadda Muqdisho ayaa mar kale ka hadlay kiiska gabadhii la waayey ee Ikraan Tahliil Faarax, isagoo sheegay in gabadhaas aysan weli ku heynin nolol iyo geeri, sidoo kale xildhibaanka ayaa soo dhaweeyey guddiga loo xil saaray baaritaanka kiiska Ikraan. Xildhibaan Daahir Jeesow oo golaha shacabka ku metela beesha ay ka dhalatay Ikraan Tahliil ayaa sheegay in baadi goobka gabadhaas aysan marna ka fariisan, isagoo codsi hor leh u diray shacabka…