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In Somalia, TEDx spreads more than ideas

The theme of this year's talk was " Iska Wax U Qabso" when translated it means "Do it for yourself", a message to Somali's to actively get involved to create a better life for themselves and future generations. It emphasizes self-reliance but also cooperation with one another

Young Somalis raise $5,000 for drought relief at Seattle fundraiser

In March, the drought's severity made headlines when more than a hundred people died in just 2 days. In response, the Seattle Somali community organized an emergency fundraiser last month.

UN food relief agency air-lifts food, medical supplies to 31,000 famine-stricken Somalis

The food is meant for the most vulnerable people – particularly children – who are displaced from their homes without access to food or cooking facilities, WFP said.

Ethiopian withdrawal poses questions for future of Somalia

AMISOM should be able to do its mission with its quota of 21,000 – but it's not managing it," says a foreign politico with a multinational political organisation in Addis Ababa, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Ethiopian States of Oromia and Somali Agree to Resolve Boundary Dispute

By doing so, the states are expected to avoid clashes between residents living around border areas.

Al-Shabab militants try food to win hearts and minds in Somalia

Al-Shabab has taken over parts of southern and central Somalia in order to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state, and has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks around the country.

Khartoum, Cairo agree to deescalate diplomatic row

Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, Shokri told reporters that mounting political tensions had led to a "media war that has negatively affected relations between our two countries".

Kenya-born lawyer confirmed as South Australian senator

Gichuhi, from the small Family First party, will now assume office as a representative of South Australia, taking over from her party leader Bob Day whose election was invalidated.

Ellison Community Forum Widens the Divide Between Community and Law Enforcement

Ellison spoke of legislation he has proposed in Congress to reverse executive actions handed down by Trump's White House.

A tale of two droughts: one killed 260,000 people, the other none. Why?

Instead, let's support countries in their efforts to plan ahead and respond through African-owned and led initiatives. Had Somalia been insured, it could have received millions of dollars in immediate aid to combat famine instead of waiting months for international aid to arrive. The cash would…

Kenya rushes to tap Sh234trn global Halal gold mine

Others are toiletries and medical devices, travel and tourism, fashion, as well as service sector components such as logistics, marketing, print and electronic media, packaging, branding and financing.

Somali Group Calling Out Senator For Comments

Last week, a Michigan doctor was charged with performing genital female mutilation on two 7-year-old Minnesota girls. And this week, there is a growing number of measles cases in Hennepin County, mostly among Somali Minnesotans.

Why Somali piracy is staging a comeback

After a five-year hiatus, hijackers have taken five vessels in the past month

Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon titles, but Americans make progress

They were followed closely by Americans who grabbed two of the top four women's spots and six of the top 10 for men – the first time that's happened since the race went professional in 1986.

UN, International Community applauds decision to form National Security Council

President Farmajo will chair the National Security Council.

Michigan doctor denies genital mutilation; judge keeps her locked up

"They were the last in a long line of children cut by the defendant," Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Woodward said of the two girls who were accompanied to the Livonia clinic by their mothers.

What Kenyan parents want their young children taught

"Throwing away litter, washing hands, using courteous language, basic communication skills such as reading, and writing, and counting, good manners, knowing the environment, socialisation, and religious values should be emphasised,"

Continuous Harassment on Somali Journalists Worrying – PPF

PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter, urged the government of Somalia to ensure safety of media practitioners in Somalia and to hold to account those involved in violence against media professionals

Pentagon readies largest deployment in Somalia since Black Hawk Down

The soldiers will not train Somali soldiers in actual combat tactics, Stars and Stripes reported.

Car Bomb Explodes Near Airport in Somali Capital of Mogadishu

The militants reportedly fired three mortar shells that hit residential areas nearthe airport and a military base ofthe African Union Mission inSomalia (AMISOM).