In Somali society, people are often given many nicknames some affectionate, others deeply hurtful. For unmarried women, those names can become emotional wounds, reflecting how society measures a woman ...
The district of Afgoye, located along the fertile Shabelle River, is one of Somalia's main food-producing regions. Its rich soil and access to water make it a lifeline for countless families, ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio’s Chapter on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on the Columbus Division of Police to arrest and charge people who allegedly attacked a Somali mother last ...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for financing Al-Shabaab, laundering money, and supporting terrorist activities, authorities said Monday. The Banaadir ...
VIENNA (UNHCR) - When Zahara (not her real name) decided to become a police officer, she did not think that one day she would be the one needing protection. Zahara grew up in Burao, northern Somalia, ...
BAIDOA, Somalia, September 1 (UNHCR) - When Khadra's* husband fell sick, she became the sole breadwinner in her family. As an internally displaced person (IDP) who fled Mogadishu a year ago, work ...