Police Officer Allegedly Arrested For Investigating Rape In Puntland

Officers in Garowe, Puntland have allegedly arrested and tortured one of their own for investigating a rape case. According to reports, police officer Deggan Mohamed was investigating a rape case that involved a young woman and nine men when she was urged by colleagues to step away from the case. It’s said that Deggan refused to stop her investigation, which led to her being arrested … Continue reading Police Officer Allegedly Arrested For Investigating Rape In Puntland

Ramla Ali Secures Her Second Victory As A Professional Boxer

On Saturday 20th March, Ramla Ali secured a 60-55 win over six rounds against Bec Connolly at the SSE Arena in Wembley, London. Ramla told Sky Sports “I tried to maintain my boxing at all times and I was like, no you’re not pushing me about. This is my ring today! She’s tough.”. This is her second victory as a professional boxer. On October 31st, Ramla Ali … Continue reading Ramla Ali Secures Her Second Victory As A Professional Boxer

First Batch Of Covid Vaccinations Land In Mogadishu

On the 15th of March, the government of Somalia received the first batch of the Oxford Astrazaneca vaccine. The government received a total of 300,000 doses out of the 1,200,000 free doses donated by the United Nations, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccinations were handed over to the Minister of Health Dr. Fawziya Abikar Nur whose ministry will oversee the roll-out of … Continue reading First Batch Of Covid Vaccinations Land In Mogadishu

#IWD2021 The Trailblazing Somali Women That We Are Celebrating Today

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Choose To Challenge”. Below is a list of Somali women who overcame the challenges in their lives and respective fields in order to make our world a better place for future generations of Somali women. Poly Styrene Marianne Joan Elliott-Said (3 July 1957 – 25 April 2011), also known as Poly Styrene, was a Somali-British artist … Continue reading #IWD2021 The Trailblazing Somali Women That We Are Celebrating Today

A High-School In Canada Renamed After The Late Hodan Naleye

A high-school in Vaughan, a city in Ontario, Canada has been renamed after Hodan Nalayeh, a Somali-Canadian journalist who was tragically killed in Somalia during an attack on a hotel in Kismayo in 2019. Hodan was well-loved for her portrayal of Somalia which countered the international media’s image of the country. She established Integration TV, which is the first English online TV platform targeted towards … Continue reading A High-School In Canada Renamed After The Late Hodan Naleye