Fargo-based bank says it can no longer risk dealing with certain companies...
FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota bank is the latest financial institution in the U.S. and elsewhere that has decided to close the accounts of companies that transfer or convert money, a trend that has...
View ArticleSecurity Council extends partial arms embargo on Somalia through October
The United Nations Security Council today unanimously agreed to extend a partial weapons ban on Somalia for eight months amid reports that Al-Shabaab and other armed groups are able to divert arms and...
View ArticleMinnesota GOP endorsed its first Somali-American candidate for state House
By: Rachel E. Stassen-BergerOver the weekend, local Minneapolis Republicans endorsed Abdimalik Mohamed Askar in his run for state House in Minneapolis.His name might be familiar: he ran for president...
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KSA, Bahrain, UAE recall ambassadors from Qatar
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal bin (L) is escorted by Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled al-Sabah (R) upon their arrival to attend the 130th meeting...
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Ethiopian dam’s ecological and human fallout could echo Aral Sea disaster
Study suggests irrigation projects linked to Gibe III dam could devastate Lake Turkana’s fisheries and affect livelihoodsJohn VidalA fisherman cleans his catch in Lake Turkana. A study warns the Gibe...
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Somalia’s al-Shabab ‘defeated’ in Rabdhure town
Somalia’s militants have pledged loyalty to al-Qaeda Ethiopian and Somali government forces have seized a key town in central Somalia from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, officials say.At least...
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Saudi Arabia: End of the road for proponents of jihad abroad
A sample of a video posted on YouTube calling on Muslims go into jihad.JEDDAH: ABDULLAH AL-BARGIThe royal decree punishing citizens who fight in war zones abroad or join and support extremist and...
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Somali parents slam TDSB decision
BY SHAWN JEFFORDSTORONTO — Furious members of Toronto’s Somali community shouted “shame” and protested a Toronto District School Board decision to receive, but not debate, a controversial report on the...
View ArticleWarka Raadiyo Wardheer
Wararka aan idiin heyno waxaa ka mid ah: :Madaxweyne Gaas oo ka dalbaday Midawga Afrika in ay ciidan AMISOM ah keenaa deegaanada maamulkiisa si ay gacan uga siyaan dagaalka lagula jiro shabaab, Haween...
View ArticleAmanda Lindhout: A Worthy Winner of Awdal Achievement Award.
By Mohamed F YabaragOver the years, Amoud Foundation’s annual Achievement Award was presented to many, many deserved winners for their continuing dedication and hard work to improve the lives of those...
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Somalia: Mr. President, Stop being your own spokesperson
By: Mohamed A. HusseinThe recent attack on Villa Somalia by Al-Shabab was a surprise to most of the Somali people, but certain political analysts who follow Somali politics were not astonished that...
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The Somali love of ‘rude’ nicknames
By Justin Marozzi, SomaliaIn the West, people tend not to call their friends and colleagues nicknames that pick on negative physical traits. But in Somalia, people have a love of such nicknames.When I...
View ArticleIn Somalia, rape is normal, but the government can change that
By Samer Muscati Commentary: In a country where one-third of the victims of sexual crimes are children, police training and a “zero-tolerance policy” can go a long way.MOGADISHU, Somalia – Maryam, a...
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Al-Shabab ‘retreats’ in battle for town
Spokesman for African Union forces in Somalia says al-Qaeda-linked group was driven from Hudur, a statement it denies.Hamza Mohamed Al-Shabab claim it is still in control of Hudur [Al Jazeera]Ethiopian...
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Why not give faith a chance?
RAYA SHOKATFARDAfter searching nearly all religions of the world, Islam appeared to be the only pure and pristine religion that pointed humans directly to God.One would wonder if all the questions of a...
View ArticleHotel chain eyes Somalia peace dividends
By Philip MwakioKenya: One of the first Kenyan owned hotel management company, Icon Hotel Group Africa is set reap Somalia’s peace dividends by setting up a branch in the country.Peace and normalcy has...
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Reconciliation and Human Security: Prospects of Somalia Unity
By Farhia Ali Abdi“Human security can no longer be understood in purely military terms. Rather, it must encompass economic development, social justice, environmental protection, democratization,...
View ArticleU.N. says almost all Muslims have fled Central African capital
By Stephanie Nebehay(Reuters) – Fewer than 1,000 remain of more than 100,000 Muslims who once lived in the capital of the Central African Republic, after a campaign of violence by Christian militias,...
View ArticleWarka Raadiyo Wardheer
Warka aan maanta idiin heyno waaa ka mid ah: Xaalada degmada Xudur oo dagan iyo ciidamada oo sii wada howl-galka munaasabada maalinta Haweenka oo Muqdisho iyo badi Gobalada dalka Soomaaliya oo laga...
View ArticleWill return-home package see Dadaab refugees go back to Somalia?
By FRED OLUOCHA pilot programme for voluntary repatriation targeting 10,000 refugees from Dadaab camp in northeastern Kenya is set to begin in mid-April, but questions linger about the refugees being...
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