How a Digital Lie Ignited Real-World Terror for Belfast’s Somali Diaspora
Fleeing war and instability, they sought peace in Northern Ireland. Instead, they found themselves hunted in the streets...
Living on the Edge: The Somali Struggle in South Africa’s Xenophobia Storm
Today, the Somali dream in South Africa is increasingly being written in blood.
Journeying Through Awdal: Roots, Resilience, and Urgent Need for Investment
As a young and proud Somali from Awdal, I was thrilled to embark on a seven-month journey with my family to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of…
The Beautiful People of Mogadishu
In September 2021, my mother and I got the opportunity to visit Mogadishu, the White Pearl of the Indian Ocean. It was my first visit to Somalia’s capital city since…
Canadian School Renamed After Hodan Nalayeh
The Vaughan Secondary School was renamed Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School last week after the York Region District School Board trustees voted 10-2 in favour. Hodan Nalayeh was a Somali-Canadian media…
Somali Centre Deemed Not Black Enough: Canadian Government
Founders of the Somali Centre for Family Services in Ottawa were stunned to learn they were deemed not Black enough after their application for a government-funded program was rejected.