Somalia6 days agoSomaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independenceThe move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.6 days ago10 Jun 2026Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia after US banThe 34-year-old was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was denied entry to the US despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single entry visa.10 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.9 Jun 20266 Jun 2026'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in SomaliaYusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.6 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalatesThe opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.4 Jun 202613 May 2026Refugee becomes first Somali Lord Mayor in BristolYassin Mohamud, a Green city councillor for Lawrence Hill, is being sworn in at City Hall later.13 May 202612 May 2026He was a refugee – now he's Lord Mayor of BristolYassin Mohamud wants to help "build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive".12 May 20268 May 2026Exhibition revisits Bradford's 1904 Somali VillageFor six months in 1904, men, women and children from Somaliland lived and worked in a Bradford park.8 May 20267 May 2026'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.7 May 2026...
