London (SD) – Chairman of the Horn of Africa Regional Somali Language Academy Dr. Mohamed Dahir Afrah died last night at a hospital in London. The late Dr. Mohamed Dahir Afrah was […]
Unity Once Again, Though not happy with their Share, Congratulates the elected Upper House MP’s
Minneapolis (SD) – Unity Once Again is an organization that advocates for the unity of Somalis, both in the north and South, Ahmed Ismail Yusuf is the head of the Foreign Affairs […]
Unity Once Again: Somaliland does not represent the whole northern population
Minneapolis (SD) – The Unity Once Again Organization has responded to a recent statement from the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Somalia’s Federal elections. In a released statement, the movement informed […]
A Liberal minority government re-elected in Canada
Toronto (SD) – The results of Canada’s parliamentary election, which concluded yesterday, are said to be similar to those of the 2019 general election. The election, which was called early by the […]
AJ Awed a Progressive Candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis talked to us about his political Journey
Minneapolis (SD) – Minneapolis city residents will vote for the mayor and city council seats on November o2,2021. AJ Awed is one of 17 candidates running for Minneapolis mayor. AJ will be […]
A Somali woman becomes a member of the Norwegian parliament
Oslo (SD) – Mayan Abdi Hussein, a Somali woman, became the first African-Muslim elected to the Norwegian parliament. After her victory, Maryan said she entered politics to help the black community in […]
Amiin Harun explains SNABPI objectives and successes
Minneapolis (SD) – Somali North American Business and Professional Inc better known as SNABPI was stablished in 2017, and has major networking goals, some of whom already achieved , Amin Harun a […]
Abaarso Graduates push back on Social media attacks and call out Oldoon as a lair
Minneapolis (SD) – First it was the accusations of Muslim kids being converted to Christianity at Abaarso school and Barwaaqo university in Somaliland, then the internet came for the Alumni, with more […]
Mushtaq Kahin explains study on Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities
London (SD) – A new study done in the UK is the first to use Somali immigrants to examines Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities. The study ” Breaking the chains: […]
Breaking the chains: understanding Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities.
Background Somalis globally suffer from mental health problems at a higher rate – 1 in 3 – compared to the general population. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, Somali refugees and […]
Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi Hashi discusses Somalia’s current issues and his Presidential Candidacy
Virginia (SD) – Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi Hashi is the chairman of Badbaado Qaran Party and is currently one of Somalia’s numerous presidential Candidates, he was the former Minister of Fisheries and […]
CANADA: First Somali MP in Nova Scotia parliament
Halifax (SD) – Ali Duale, who fled to Canada as a refugee, became the first Muslim, Somali to become a member of the Canadian Parliament in Nova Scotia. Ali Duale, a firefighter […]
Australia: Liberal’s racist motives in dropping Zahra Mustaf’s Candidacy revealed
Melbourne (SD) – Zahra Mustaf, a candidate for Australia’s ruling party, running in the heavily diverse neighborhood in Melbourne recently lost her candidacy on allegations based in anti Islam and xenophobia rumors, […]
Australia: A Somali Australian Woman Loses Candidacy for dubious allegations
Melbourne (SD) – Sahra Ahmed Mustafe, a member of Australia’s ruling party, has been disqualified in running for a seat in a Somali-dominated in Melbourne’s north-east. Sahra Ahmed have since confirmed she […]
Somali runners create buzz in international media
Tokyo (SD) – International media outlets have been talking about Runner Abdi Nageye’s encouragement to Bashir Abdi during the long distance race in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters reported that “Abdi Nageye’s friendship has […]
Mo Ahmed placed second in the 5000m at the World Olympics
Tokyo (SD) – Mohamed Ahmed, who is of Somali origin but runs for Canada, came second in the 5000 meters at the World Olympic Games in Japan. Mohamed finished second winning a […]
A Nation’s Heartbreak as Ramla Ali loses a historic boxing bout in Tokyo
Tokyo (SD) – Ramla Ali a female boxer representing Somalia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games lost in a unanimous decision against a Romanian boxer Claudia Nechita. Ramla Ali did well in […]
Ilhan Omar calls on Joe Biden’s to appoint an envoy to combat Islamophobia
Washington (SD) – Ilhan Omar a member of the US House of Representatives is leading a group campaigning for Joe Biden administration to appoint an envoy to combat Islamophobia. The Congresswoman from […]
The Biden Administration extends immigration program for Somalis
Washington (SD) – US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced that Somalis without legal status in the United States have been given an 18-month extension to stay in the […]
Killings of Somali businessmen in South Africa on the rise
Johannesburg (SD) – South Africa’s mounting Violence is being felt by Somalis in that country, as supporters of former President Jacob Zuma, was recently jailed for 15 months. Violence in South Africa’s […]