Minnesota leaders Omar Fateh and Ilhan Omar held a press conference condemning Donald Trump’s remarks about Somali immigrants, emphasizing community unity and rising concerns in Minneapolis.
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Somali Community Targeted as Trump Terminates TPS in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump has ended Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota, claiming without evidence that Somali gangs are causing crime and fraud in the state. The move affects a small number of TPS holders but has sparked strong criticism from state leaders and community advocates, who warn it could separate families and damage US–Somalia relations.
View More Somali Community Targeted as Trump Terminates TPS in MinnesotaSomalia’s Puntland Releases Turkish Arms Ship After Talks
In a move reflecting the growing complexity of international maritime diplomacy in East Africa, Puntland authorities in northeastern Somalia have released a Turkish cargo ship…
View More Somalia’s Puntland Releases Turkish Arms Ship After TalksIslamic State in Somalia: Threats, Defeats, and the Future
The Islamic State (IS) in Somalia has garnered international attention for its violent activities and attempts to establish a foothold in the Horn of Africa.…
View More Islamic State in Somalia: Threats, Defeats, and the FutureFormer US Deportees Face Fear and Uncertainty in Somalia
The journey of Somali deportees from the United States to Somalia is one filled with fear, uncertainty, and a profound sense of displacement. For many,…
View More Former US Deportees Face Fear and Uncertainty in SomaliaMilitants Attack Hotel in Central Somalia: Security Forces Fight Back
In a tragic incident, Shabaab gunmen targeted a hotel in central Somalia, leaving a trail of destruction and panic. The attack, which occurred in the…
View More Militants Attack Hotel in Central Somalia: Security Forces Fight BackUN Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Amid Rising Threats
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently extended sanctions on Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based Islamist militant group, emphasizing the persistent threat the group poses to Somalia,…
View More UN Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Amid Rising ThreatsUrgent Humanitarian Crisis: 1.7 Million Somali Children at Risk
Somalia’s Growing Crisis: 1.7 Million Children at Risk of Severe Malnutrition Somalia is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as 1.7 million children are at risk…
View More Urgent Humanitarian Crisis: 1.7 Million Somali Children at RiskEthiopia and Somalia Strengthen Ties Through Recent Talks
Ethiopia and Somalia recently held high-level talks aimed at reaffirming their bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. The discussions focused on areas…
View More Ethiopia and Somalia Strengthen Ties Through Recent TalksSomalia Considers Granting Ethiopia Access to Indian Ocean Ports
Somalia is considering granting Ethiopia access to its Indian Ocean ports as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and improve trade relations. This potential…
View More Somalia Considers Granting Ethiopia Access to Indian Ocean PortsEthiopia and Somalia Restore Ties After Year-Long Tensions
After a Year of Tension, Somalia and Ethiopia Agree to Work Together After months of diplomatic strain over Ethiopia’s maritime deal with Somaliland, Somalia and…
View More Ethiopia and Somalia Restore Ties After Year-Long TensionsEthiopia-Somalia Dispute Escalates Over Somaliland Deal
The long-standing diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Somalia have been severely tested following Ethiopia’s controversial maritime agreement with Somaliland. Somalia has strongly condemned the deal,…
View More Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute Escalates Over Somaliland DealEthiopia PM Visits Somalia as Neighbors Seek to Mend Ties
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Somalia for high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two neighboring nations. The…
View More Ethiopia PM Visits Somalia as Neighbors Seek to Mend TiesPuntland Forces Capture Last ISIS Stronghold in Somalia
In a decisive military operation, Puntland security forces have captured the last remaining ISIS stronghold in the region, dealing a major setback to the terrorist…
View More Puntland Forces Capture Last ISIS Stronghold in Somalia