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Former Child Refugee Abdullahi Mire Receives UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for Transformative Contributions "Abdullahi Mire, a former child refugee from Somalia, has been honored with...

Daraasad cusub oo la sameeyay ayaa lagu ogaaday.  Xubnaha golaha deegaanka  Minneapolis waxa ay qaataan mushahar ka badan inta ay qaataan dhigooda magaalooyiinka kale ...

Minnesota's Somali community is stepping up to help their homeland in Somalia, which is facing severe flooding. Since October, heavy rains have claimed nearly 100 lives, displaced about 700,000 people, and devastated regions.

Minnesota witnessed a historic moment as Natalie Hudson became the first person of colour and the first Black woman to serve as the chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by state, federal, and tribal judiciary members, took place at the Minnesota History Center, marking a significant milestone.

Somalia has become the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) as it seeks to enhance regional trade. The EAC summit in Tanzania officially admitted Somalia, boosting the market to over 300 million people. This marks a significant chapter in Somalia's history, offering new possibilities and opportunities.

As the world faces crises in the Middle East and concerns about Islamophobia and antisemitism, the interfaith service aims to provide a space for shared peace. The event will include organ music, President Biden's 2023 Thanksgiving Proclamation, and messages from Rabbi Zimmerman and Hamdy El-Sawaf from Masjid Al-Amin. Organizers anticipate participation from up to 200 people representing 15 different faith communities

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.