Somali Media

07/25/2026

Somaliland: Independence, War, and the Legacy of Genocide

HARGEISA, Somaliland — More than three decades after declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland continues to present its case for international recognition, arguing that its distinct political history, democratic governance, and the legacy of atrocities committed during Somalia's civil war ju...

07/25/2026

Somali Leaders Respond to Sheriff Fletcher& #8217;s Gang Warning: “Talk With Us, Not About Us”

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Somali American community leaders have pushed back against recent public comments by Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher about Somali gang violence, arguing that while youth violence is a serious issue, the sheriff's approach unfairly stigmatized the broader Somali community. Spea...

07/14/2026

Trump& #8217;s Post of Somali Schoolchildren Sparks Backlash, Raises Safety Concerns in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS: President Donald Trump is facing criticism after sharing a social media post featuring Somali American kindergarten students in Minnesota, a move that has intensified concerns over rising anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric in the state. The 14-second video, originally posted by ano...

07/14/2026

Inside Minnesota& #8217;s Fraud Reckoning: How a Welfare Scandal Became a National Political Flashpoint

The words echoed through the Senate hearing room like a prosecutor's demand before a jury. "Answer the question." Again. "Answer the question." Again. The confrontation between U.S. senators and a witness during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week was about far more than one witness. It w...

07/11/2026

12th Annual Imam Shāṭibī Qur’an Competition Awards Ceremony.

07/11/2026

12th Annual Imam Shāṭibī Qur’an Competition Awards Ceremony

07/07/2026

Rochester& #8217;s Somali Community Marks 66 Years of Independence with Pride and Unity

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Somali community in Rochester came together this week to celebrate the 66th anniversary of Somalia's independence, transforming downtown's Parcel 5 into a vibrant display of culture, patriotism and community spirit. The celebration, held on July 1, featured traditional Somali...

06/27/2026

A suspect arrested in Somalia

A man accused of playing a leading role in the largest COVID-19 pandemic-related fraud scheme in U.S. history has been arrested in Somalia after evading authorities for more than four years. Federa…

06/25/2026

Xeer Ciise: Preserving Somali-Issa Customary Law and UNESCO Cultural Heritage in Minnesota by.Dr.Ali Moussa Iye

06/21/2026

Divisions Emerge in Iran as Debate Over U.S. Peace Deal Intensifies

A proposed peace agreement between Iran and the United States is exposing deep political divisions in Tehran, as leaders weigh the potential benefits of diplomacy against decades of mistrust between the two longtime rivals. The framework agreement, aimed at extending a ceasefire and opening broader....