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Investigative journalist Sam Kingsley shares his take on the outcome of an undercover documentary which tested how Finns really react to different groups in society. Kingsley and his native Finnish researcher quickly realised that life in Finland can take on a different tone, depending on colour and perceived ethnicity. “At first I wasn’t sure whether…
A collection of illustrated stories depicting the real life experiences of Somalis living in Europe has been released online. Meet the Somalis is a collection of 14 stories based in seven cities in Europe: Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Leicester, London, Malmo, and Oslo. Bristol is not featured, although the city does have a large Somali community….
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson last week helped a man in Kenya reunite with his brother in Sweden after ten years of silence, thanks to a technological partnership with NGO Refugees United. “My brother and I kind of stumbled across this idea when we helped a young Afghan refugee try to track down his seven family…
A ban on slaughtering animals anywhere except at a central abattoir has come into force in the Somali capital. Until the start of the civil war in 1991, all meat had to be butchered at the Mogadishu Slaughterhouse. The local authorities have now paid for the premises on the eastern outskirts of Mogadishu to be…
Nairobi – Four men charged in connection with Kenya’s Westgate mall massacre in September appeared in court on Monday, with defence lawyers and prosecutors arguing over if they should be granted bail. All four have pleaded not guilty to the charges of “supporting a terrorist group”, as well as entering Kenya illegally and obtaining false…
A forthcoming Al Jazeera documentary takes an in-depth look at the grievances that Kenyan-Somalis have toward the Kenyan government and how Al Qaeda-affiliated group Al Shabaab is taking advantage of this to establish a foothold in the region. Not Yet Kenyan, filmed just before the Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, exposes how Al Shabaab militants…
Finns Party councillors in Lieksa have demanded a new meeting space to avoid using one where a Somali group meets once a month. The matter was reported first by Lieksan Lehti. Lieksan Lehti reports that Esko Saastomoinen, the leader of the Finns Party group on Lieksa’s town council has demanded a “clean meeting room”, apparently…
Today sees the publication of a series of cartoon strips depicting the lives of Somalis living in cities across Europe. Shamso & Family is the true story of one Leicester mother and her children. “Somalis in European Cities” is a research project by Open Society Foundations which looks at the experiences of Somalis living in…
LONDON: A Somali-born terror suspect who escaped the surveillance of British authorities by donning a burqa was suing the government for alleged torture before he fled, it emerged on Thursday. Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed cut off his electronic tag and slipped out of a London mosque wearing the woman’s garment last Friday. Anti-terror police have now…
Somali and Native American women discovered shared cultural similarities at a small group meeting at East Phillips Community Center on October 21. Fowsiyo Aden noted that there is a structure in Somalia called a qualdo, which reminded her in its similarity to the teepee. She also said they have buffalo in Somalia. Easy laughter followed…
Mohamed Omar is filling a need in the Schuyler community through his business, but he offers much more than items for sale. The Somali native is also helping bridge cultural divides. Following the American Dream, Omar open the African Store in June, the third store of this type his family owns and operates. “We realized…
Toronto police recruiters on Saturday held special trial runs with an eye on hiring a specific segment of the population — Somali-Canadian officers. More than 50 young men and women participated in the information session, which was part of a plan to restore trust between the community and law enforcement officials by putting more Somali-Canadians in Toronto…
Kismaayo Somalia October,01,2013— The President of the Federal Republic of Somali H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a two days visit to the Port City of Kismayo. During his visit, the President was well received by the people of Kismayo and the Interim Jubba Administration. The President of the Federal Republic met with the elders, the…
October 31st, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Officers of the Fuerza Publica in Liberia, Guanacaste managed to arrest three Somali nationals Tuesday night, though 27 more were able to flee, according to police officials. Sources said the Somalis had entered the country illegally from the northern border, though it is believed the group is en route to the…
Oslo — Two Norwegian girls of Somali origin are believed to be held captive in Syria after travelling to the country to support rebels there, their father said in a report Thursday by Norway’s public broadcaster NRK. “They are held against their will,” the man, who was not identified by NRK, said in an interview…
As someone who has promoted diversity in my life and work, with sadness I raise concerns about a person of color, with whom I have worked, who is running for the Minneapolis Park Board. Some had high hopes for Yonis, a Somali refugee and St. Olaf grad–he appeared to be a success story, even visiting…
In a meeting between Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commisiion Alaeddin Boroujerdi and a visiting delegation of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, led by Cabdalle Boss Axmed, the pair stressed the need for further development of mutual cooperation between Tehran and Mogadishu. “Expansion of friendly relations in political, economic and…
Parenting is difficult at the best of times. But imagine you’re a newcomer from Somalia; you’re faced with learning a new language, setting up a home, raising your children, and trying to understand the fabric of a new land and society that is totally unfamiliar. It’s bound to be overwhelming. Even something as simple as…
Borama 27.October 2013 (SDN)- Deputy Attorney general of Somaliland Mr. Adan Ahmed Musa has arrived at Borama town earlier today. The main objectives of his journey was to to monitor and evaluate the overall situation of prisoners and custodial work performance as well as to visit and review local and regional Justice departments He first…
Hargeisa 26.October 2013 (SDN)- Erik Solheim, Chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), visited Hargeisa today, 26 October 2013. Mr Solheim’s visit is focusing on progress and challenges in implementing the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. The New Deal is an innovative framework to guide effective cooperation between countries affected by conflict…