WASHINGTON (CNN) – The head of a shipping company recently victimized by pirates off the Somali coast told lawmakers Tuesday that U.S. cargo crews should be allowed to arm themselves in response to the rising hijacking threat. Philip Shapiro, head of Liberty Maritime Corp., told a U.S. Senate Commerce subcommittee that the owners of U.S.-flagged “have done...Continue reading »
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When the situation is bleak and dire that’s when you know you’re a dying empire when the situation is dire and bleak that’s when you know you’ve reached your peak When all those you have killed happen to be ragtag and they spit and stomp on your flag and you lack the courage to fight back that’s when you know, you’re a dying empire It’s...Continue reading »
By Sahra Abdi Ahmed VOA Kismayo — Dhowr iyo toban Qabri oo ku yaalay deegaanka Kamsuuma ayaa maamulka islaamiga ah ee Jubbadda Hoose ay maanta oo Talaada ah burburiyeen, waxaanay ku tilmaameen in ay ahaayeen Qubuuro la caabudo oo si diinta ka baxsan loo siyaarto. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download...Continue reading »
Mogadishu — Some Somali Lawmakers and government ministers denounced Monday the decision of the information minister of the Somali government Farhan Ali Mohamoud who disbanded the Council of Somali journalists. Saynab Mohamed Amir, one of the Somali parliamentarians said that the minister hastened to disband the council with out consulting to the parliament. Ali...Continue reading »
Asmara — Eritrean information minister Ali Abdu has said in an interview with the BBC on Monday that his government does not recognize the transitional government of Somalia denying accusations that it deployed illegitimate weapon into Somalia. Mr. Ali Abdu said that they don not recognize any government in Somalia replying accusations suggested to Eritrean government...Continue reading »
In this episode we ask the panelist What they think about the missing kids in Minnesota, Who is your Somali role model?, What problem is the Somali youth facing in the diaspora and what is the solution?, and other questions. Bartamaha Forum was held at SCAO Center (Somali Comminity of Ohio), Many thanks to its leaders. the panelist were: Ayanle Daad (www.Bartamaha.com Blogger...Continue reading »
Tani waa doodii miisaanka maansada bilaabideedii, faafinteedii iyo helideeda ee dhexmartay Abwaan Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac(Gaarriye) iyo Professor Cabdilaahi Diiriye Guuleed(Carraale). Doodu waxay ka dhacday Oslo, Norway, 2008. Arrinta weli taalaa waa in la kala garto qofka ku horreeyey qoraal faafa iyo qofka hor helay miisaanka maansada. Gaarriye Xiddigta Oktoobar ayuu Janaweri,...Continue reading »
Mustafa Haji Abdinur, Agence France-Presse — MOGADISHU — A mobile tribunal, a system of fines and a code of conduct: the success of Somali pirates’ seajacking business relies on a structure that makes them one of the country’s best-organised armed forces.A far cry from the image conveyed in films and novels of pirates as unruly...Continue reading »
QUDSIYA KARRIM AND PERCY MABANDU (Mail & Guardian) —Somali refugees have told the Mail & Guardian that South Africa’s high commissioner to Botswana, Dikgang Moopeloa, stood by and watched as the Botswana police and military beat them with batons and fists at the Ramatlabama border post on the night of March 24. The 95 Somalis, who have full refugee...Continue reading »
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” opens this weekend, with Hugh Jackman reprising his role as the loner mutant. We learn about his tortured family past and his lost love, both influential factors in fueling his inner manimal. Another wide release is “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. McConaughey plays his familiar...Continue reading »
by Scott Russell — April 16 was “open mosque†night at the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center at 504 Cedar Ave., the former home of Bedlam Theatre in the building that houses, at the other end, Palmer’s Bar. At around 5:30 p.m., there was lots of activity around the center as both Somali Muslims and others from the neighborhood filed in for this, the...Continue reading »
Refugees who fled their homes and finally found themselves safe in host countries still can’t be sure of their future, leaving in constant fear of deportation. RT met with a group of Somali asylum seekers in Hungary. Elmi Sharif Muhmed has been in the country for a month and already has lots of friends. “Life in the camp is very good. They give us shelter...Continue reading »
Countries in east Africa are screening travelers and have issued hygiene guidelines, after South Africa became the first country on the continent to report suspected cases of swine flu. Governments in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda say they have dispatched medical teams to screen travelers at all entry points, including airports, seaports, and border crossings. Kenyan...Continue reading »
The Daily Telegraph may see fit to publish racist comments about persons of Somali heritage. However, its fellow News Limited paper The Australian has published a more nuanced feature piece on Melbournites of Somali heritage in its Weekend Magazine. A large number of Somalis migrated to Australia as refugees. Many have witnessed horrific violence in their home country,...Continue reading »
The funds are aimed at helping pay civil servants and regenerating the country’s economy, he said. Botswana provided $70m (£47m) and South Africa $50m (£34m), with the rest coming from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Mr Biti made the remarks during a visit to London, where he is looking for further funding. A unity government formed by rivals...Continue reading »
By Abdiqani Hassan BOSSASO, Somalia (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy handed over the bodies of three Somali pirates on Thursday who were killed during the rescue of U.S. ship captain Richard Phillips. Commandos shot dead the three gunmen on April 12 and ended a five-day hostage ordeal for the Maersk Alabama captain, who was being held on a lifeboat far out in the Indian...Continue reading »
By VOA News Washington — Madaxwaynaha Maraykanka Barack Obama ayaa maanta oo Arbaca ah ku xiraya maalintiisii boqolaad ee Aqalka Cad, munaasabado aad u waawayn, kuwaasoo looga golleeyahay in lagu muujiyo guulihii uu gaaray maamulkiisa. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here....Continue reading »
