By Hamza Mohamed It’s late on Wednesday afternoon, and the Shiirkole football pitch in the Somali capital should be teeming with life. Usually, there are uniformed players and crowds wearing colourful jerseys supporting their favourite teams. That’s how it’s been for the past 20 years in Mogadishu during the holy month of Ramadan. Football tournaments...
February 4, 2025
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June 1, 2018June 1, 2018Entertainment, Global News & Politics, News, Slideshow
Reuters poll: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again, say financial punters
n a May 16-31 survey of regular Reuters poll participants from across the globe, Germany’s national soccer team got the highest number of nods – 43 out of 145 analysts – to lift the trophy in July. Brazil placed second with 37 votes, evoking prospects of a final between the two long-term rivals. Four years...
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December 25, 2017December 25, 2017Entertainment, Gallery
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August 3, 2017August 3, 2017Entertainment, Everyday People, opinion, Slideshow, Talk of the town, Women Corner
Mama Malyun Names and Shames
By Hassan M. Abukar The arrival of social media in conservative Somalia has prompted the rise of smart, educated, activists who have become champions for the voiceless. However, the medium has also led to the emergence of a different class of people: extremists of all classes—religious fanatics and clannish hatemongers, misfits, charlatans, and sociopaths. Not...
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April 25, 2016April 25, 2016Entertainment, News, Slideshow, Somali News & Politics, Youth - Generation Next
Poet Warsan Shire Is the Next Beyoncé-Backed Literary Sensation
By PATRICIA GARCIA Before any of the multiple directors, producers, or collaborators were credited at the end of Lemonade, Beyoncé paid tribute to Warsan Shire, the Kenya-born, Somali-British poet whose prose is read throughout the film. By now we know what this means: Queen Bey would like you to take note of this name. Beyoncé...
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June 9, 2015June 9, 2015Entertainment, Films, opinion, Slideshow, Women Corner
The Lobby: A Fathia Absie Film
By Hassan M. Abukar Title: The Lobby Running Time: 56.59 minutes Status: Limited Release Country: United States Directed, written and produced by Fathia Absie Cast: Doug Sydney and Fathia Absie —— Several years ago, Fathia Absie made a compelling documentary, Broken Dreams, about the Somali youths missing in Minnesota. It was a bold film project...
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September 24, 2014September 24, 2014Entertainment, Films, News, Slideshow, Youth - Generation Next
Somali Youth in Nairobi Make Films to Promote Peace Via Social Media
By Moulid Hujale As the world celebrates the international day of peace, Somali youth around the world are making efforts to contribute to peace in their country by creating forums and programs that bring them together in the spirit of peace building in Somalia. Badbaado Team, a young dedicated Somali youth group in Nairobi has...
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November 23, 2013November 23, 2013Entertainment, Films, opinion, Slideshow
Captain Philips: A sad ending for young Somali Pirates exploited by hidden forces
By Ali H Abdulla “History is written by the victors” Winston Churchill. I watched Captain Philips recently and I walked away from the movie with a sense of betrayal. Like Black Hawk down, it was Hollywood style propaganda for the mighty of the United Sates. It is disheartening to watch helplessly how Somalia has become...