How Minneapolis’ Somali community became an important source of support for Mayor Jacob Frey

Frey’s top challenger was the son of Somali immigrants. But Frey has been running with East Africans for decades.

Minnesota's tax money 'almost certainly' ends up in hands of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab

Minnesota's Somali community has sent millions of tax funds to Somalia via hawala networks, much of which has ended up in the hands of Al-Shabaab.
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100th Somalia strike of year shows AFRICOM mission that outpaces even US action in Caribbean

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation April 5, 2025. Over the weekend, U.S. Africa Command carried out its 100th ...

Minneapolis police chief issues apology for linking Somali youth to local crime

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara apologizes to Somali community after controversial comments linking "East African kids" ...

If Somalia is dangerous, why is it experiencing a surge in tourism?

Despite an international reputation for conflict, piracy and danger, Somalia says it saw a 50% increase in tourists in 2024. As it launches an eVisa, is it really becoming a vacation destination?