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Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota

The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls…

Jacob Frey praises Somali community as Minnesota faces renewed scrutiny over fraud investigations

Jacob Frey pledged solidarity with Minneapolis' Somali community as Minnesota faces fraud investigations and House Oversight Committee scrutiny.…

U.S. nabs major Minnesota fraudster -- in Somalia

One of the orchestrators of the Feeding Our Future scam, the massive fraud that stole a quarter of a billion dollars in pandemic food assistance money in Minnesota, has been captur…

Minnesota man captured in Somalia after allegedly helping orchestrate $250M child nutrition fraud scheme

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was captured in Mogadishu after allegedly helping orchestrate the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud scheme in Minnesota.…

Cops Arrest Somali Fraud Scheme Kingpin, Officials Say

Fugitive Accused Of Helping Run The Largest Pandemic Fraud Scheme…

Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA

The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated.…

Sources: Somali ref to receive full World Cup pay

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee - Reuters

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee Reuters…

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero - AP News

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero AP News…

Canada Invited Somali Ref We Booted Due to Terrorism Ties

Trump derangement syndrome makes you insanely stupid.…

FIFA prez Gianni Infantino says people ‘should chill’ about Somali referee denied US entry while doubling down on World Cup ticket prices

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”…

Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.…

Trump Admin Rejects Somali Referee Tied to Suspected Terror Groups

Every nation has the right to decide who can and cannot gain entry, be it temporary or permanent. Some nations even have laws defining who may or may not enter. And now, at least s…

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia - AP News

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia AP News…

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the to…

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.…

Violence erupts in Somalia’s capital over president’s extended term

Somalia: From Food Lines in Somalia to Clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Aid Networks

What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in A…

It's Not Racist to Notice Reality

When you are passing judgments on individuals regarding their character, it is not right to judge them based on their immutable characteristics as part of a group.…

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests

Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civili…

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.…

Ohio has its own Somali fraud problem, House oversight says

Ohio, home to the country’s second-largest Somali population, has a multibillion-dollar Somali fraud crisis similar to the scandal in Minnesota, members of the House Committee on O…

Mogadishu residents flee as gunfire breaks out near house of former Somali PM

Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Khaire said he was attacked by go…

Somalia: Concerns Over Media Freedom and Press Suppression in Somalia

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The platforms of Shabelle TV and radio are once again under what looks like coordinated and selected pressure activities from state-sponsored minde…

Somalia: Somali Opposition Mobilises for Planned Mogadishu Protest

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali opposition leaders stepped up preparations on Thursday for a planned mass protest in Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions over governance and th…

Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion

If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.…

Israel-haters’ selective outrage exposes the hypocrisy of their lies

The libels of genocide and ethnic cleansing being cast at the Jewish state apply far more accurately to a host of other nations.…

The possible return of Somali pirates poses a new problem for the shipping industry

As the global economy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, another shipping crisis looms in the region — the return of Somali pirates.…

Trump again disparages Somali immigrants: ‘They’re all crooks’

The president went on the rant about Somali immigrants and Somalia-born Rep. Ilhan Omar during his Cabinet meeting.…

Breakaway Somaliland Now Challenging Iranian, Houthi Dominance in Red Sea

The new breakaway country of Somaliland is proving to be a thorn in the side of Iran and its Houthi…

How Trump’s War With Iran Is Giving Somali Pirates an Opening

As Western naval attention shifts toward the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn Somali piracy could re-emerge and raise global trade costs.…

Mogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outings

Mogadishu has been tentatively emerging from the waves of violence that have rocked the city over recent decades.…

Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation

Sen. Ted Cruz advocates recognizing Somaliland as the U.S. reportedly explores military access to the breakaway state's port and airbase facilities.…

Ilhan Omar brushes off proposal that could see her banned from Congress

Nancy Mace named Omar alongside two other foreign-born Democrats, saying their ‘loyalty is not to America.’…

Trump DOJ Charges Minnesota Somalis, Others With ‘Shocking’ $90 Million Fraud Scheme: Accused Fraudster Muhammad Omar Leaps From 4th Floor Balcony To Flee

The Department of Justice announced criminal charges Thursday against 15 individuals in Minnesota—8 of whom appear to be of Somali descent—who allegedly looted $90 million from sev…

Feeding Our Future mastermind says Somali accomplices scammed her

Aimee Bock claimed that she had been made the scapegoat for the government’s alleged failure to identify the actual architects of the reimbursement scam.…

Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region.…

Somaliland says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem, Israel to reciprocate

TEL AVIV, May 19 - Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, will set up an embassy in Jerusalem soon, its ambassador said on Tuesday, after Israel became the first country to for…

First Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentials

Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.…

Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition

Somaliland leaders tout stability and strategic importance as a hub, yet recognition from other nations remains elusive.…

How Biden Admin Sowed Seeds for Somali Fraud Scandal

A Somalian lawmaker told the Daily Caller the Biden administration ignored billions of dollars in U.S. aid fraud, a scandal Trump officials are addressing.…

Lord Ashcroft: Somaliland deserves far more attention from Britain and the West

Somaliland deserves significantly deeper engagement from the UK and the wider West. Security cooperation, investment partnerships, maritime coordination and development support are…

Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel welcomed by Herzog in historic ceremony

President says new partnership will promote cooperation “for the benefit of both our peoples and the entire region.”…

Somaliland divisions remain as it marks independence day after Israel recognition

Hope that other countries might follow suit in recognising its independence has not come true. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

How the Middle East conflict is worsening Somalia’s slide into famine

Somalia is among the most exposed to ripple effects from the Strait of Hormuz crisis due to the combined shocks of extreme weather, aid cuts and import dependence.…

Somali piracy surges as Iran conflict diverts naval forces

Somali piracy is rising as naval forces shift to the Iran conflict. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by May 15 at 15.5% YES.…

UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran

UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.…

Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in past week

Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted to Middle East…

Federal officers raid 22 businesses, many Somali-linked, in Minneapolis

F.B.I. Searches Businesses Around Minneapolis as Part of Fraud Inquiry

Investigators obtained nearly two dozen search warrants to collect evidence as part of a fraud investigation in a state that has become a top concern of the Trump administration.…

Federal law enforcement conducting raids connected to Somali fraud investigation in Minnesota

It wasn’t immediately clear how many raids occurred Tuesday morning. They weren’t connected to immigration operations.…

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia’s malnourished children

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

NAIROBI/GENEVA, April 28 - For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in foreign aid, the U.S.-Israeli war on I…