Somalia
Somalis Are Black and British Too
Despite regular exclusion from the folds of Black British identity, we're proud, unfazed and primed to bring more banter than anyone else.
US Airstrikes Have Torn Somali Families Apart. They’re Still Seeking Justice.
“Are they animals? Dogs? There must be a cost of life.”
Somalia’s Government Has Lost Control of Most Of Its Capital
As different forces jockey for power in Mogadishu, violence has descended upon the city.
Use Honey Instead of COVID Vaccines, Al-Qaeda Backed Militants Say
Al-Shabaab is trying to play havoc with Somalia’s COVID vaccine rollout.
Stunning Classified Memo Details How U.S. Commandos Are Getting Beaten By Terrorists in Africa
Halfway through their four year campaign, the U.S. military is already failing at combating “violent extremist organizations” in Africa, according to a recent Pentagon report and formerly secret plans.
Trump's Chaotic Non-Withdrawal From Somalia Leaves Civilians At Risk
Formerly secret documents show that the recent directive disrupts plans to further entrench the U.S. in Somalia—and civilians will still be in harm's way.
Obama's Memoir Glosses Over His Horrific Drone War
The former president's 768-page memoir hardly mentions the drone program, which killed hundreds of civilians, and when it does it's pretty gross.
The UN's Call for Global Ceasefire Hasn't Stopped the U.S. from Bombing Somalia
There've been more airstrikes in the last five months than in the entire eight years of Obama’s administration.
How Somali Rap Found Its Voice in a Crowded UK Scene
Bolstered by a trapwave sound, young British-Somalis like YNM are gaining traction in the UK rap scene. It’s been a long time coming.
‘Unprecedented’ Swarms of Locusts Are Devouring Crops and Slamming Into Planes in East Africa
It's the worst locust infestation Kenya has seen in 70 years.
Al-Shabaab Is Escalating Its Assault on U.S. Forces in Africa
Three Americans were killed in the jihadist group's first successful attack on U.S. forces in Kenya.
The Trump-Loving 'Patriot' Who Threatened to Kill Ilhan Omar Is Facing 10 Years in Prison
He allegedly called the congresswoman's office, threatened to put a “bullet in her fucking skull,” then spelled his name and offered his contact information.