Community and Culture

Heavy rains and flash flooding in Somalia have left a devastating impact, claiming the lives of 50 people and displacing nearly 700,000 individuals, according to the Somali Disaster Management Agency. The situation is expected to worsen with more rainfall anticipated. The crisis is part of a broader catastrophe in the Horn of Africa, where over 1.7 million people are now in urgent need of assistance.

In a delightful six-minute video, Yusra generously shares her personal twist on the classic lasagna, incorporating flavors that resonate with her East African heritage. The key players in this culinary symphony are cumin spice and berbere, each contributing a distinct and aromatic profile to the dish.

As winter sets in along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a phenomenon is unfolding that requires attention – the commencement of winter breeding for Desert Locusts. The region has experienced early winter rains in parts of southeast Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and northwest Somalia.

In the tapestry of the Somali diaspora, cassette tapes weave a poignant narrative of love, gossip, prayers, and poetry, sustaining connections across continents. Bristol-based...

In the challenging landscape of Somalia, where economic pressures often force difficult choices upon families, especially in resource-constrained environments, the story of Farah stands...

UN Warns of Once-in-a-Century Crisis After Historic Drought

Jamilla Hassan was a chaplain at University of Minnesota Medical Center-Riverside for four years./ Sahan Journal