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In a recent study from the University of Minnesota, researchers uncovered that workers in critical occupations, including healthcare and food service, were more likely to die during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, focused on the "excess mortality rate" of Minnesota workers in these critical roles.

The recent heavy seasonal Deyr rains have left over 1.7 million people in urgent need, displacing 649,000 individuals, claiming lives, and posing a threat to agricultural lands vital for livelihoods. In the face of this crisis, the Somali community in Minnesota is urged to extend their support beyond family and friends, recognizing the power of unity to make a meaningful impact.

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.

President Mohamud emphasized the urgency of the situation, outlining that the goal is to achieve this objective by December 2024, aligning with the departure of the African Union peacekeeping forces. Al Shabaab, known for waging a brutal insurgency to establish its rule based on a strict interpretation of Islamic Sharia law, has been a long-standing challenge to the Somali government.

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.

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday suspended for a period of three months the pullout of African Union troop from Somalia, where fighting rages with al-Qaida’s affiliate in East Africa.

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