Somalia
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.
Rand Paul Said Something Remarkably Racist About Ilhan Omar
Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, said he'd buy Rep. Ilhan Omar a plane ticket back to Somalia so she will "appreciate America more."
Amaal's Intimate R&B Shows that Love Is Hard Work
The Somali Canadian singer went from making protest music to analyzing the blind spots in her love life on her debut EP, 'Black Dove.'
The U.S. is ramping up its secret air war in Somalia
At least 230 people have been killed in air strikes since the beginning of 2019, and an untold number of civilians.
How Manchester's Somali Community Helped to Transform Moss Side
We spoke to the artists behind the new multimedia project "See My Dunya", which looks at Somali identity and the community's positive impact on Manchester since the 1990s.
The Canadian government won't pursue deportation of Abdoul Abdi
The former child refugee was a ward of the Nova Scotia government since childhood.