Somalis

ethnic group inhabiting the Horn of Africa

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Kenya plans to re-open Somalia border after 15 years of closure
military conflicts Feb 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
Kenya plans to re-open Somalia border after 15 years of closure
  • Kenya's border with Somalia will re-open in April 2026 after being closed for nearly 15 years.
  • The closure was due to multiple attacks by the al-Shabab militant group, causing significant casualties.
  • The government aims to boost cross-border trade while ensuring security through extensive force deployment.
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Pilot safely lands faulty Somali passenger plane into sea
military conflicts Feb 11, 2026, 1:34 PM
Pilot safely lands faulty Somali passenger plane into sea
  • A Fokker 50 passenger plane operated by Starsky Aviation crash-landed near Mogadishu, Somalia.
  • The aircraft was carrying 55 people and reported technical problems shortly after takeoff.
  • All occupants survived the incident thanks to the pilot's effective handling of the emergency.
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Tom Emmer urges deportation for Somalis linked to Minnesota fraud
politics Dec 30, 2025, 1:00 AM
Tom Emmer urges deportation for Somalis linked to Minnesota fraud
  • A federal investigation in Minnesota examines significant fraud associated with taxpayer-funded programs related to childcare and Medicaid.
  • The case involves numerous charges against individuals, many of whom have Somali backgrounds, leading to calls for tougher immigration measures.
  • Legislators, including Tom Emmer, emphasize the urgent need for revoking citizenship and deporting those committing fraud.
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