Somali
Coverage of Somali in the Nexus archive.
- Somali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region, posing a major concern for shipping companies. This resurgence follows periods of regional chaos sparked by the U.S.-Iran conflict.
- Minnesota Congressman Emmer tells immigrants to assimilate or ‘go the hell back’
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer faced criticism after telling immigrants at a conservative town hall to assimilate into American culture or 'go the hell back to where they came from.' Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Somali immigrant and fellow Minnesota representative, responded on social media, highlighting her own assimilation to Congress.
- The complicated economics of Africa's football success
Africa's largest World Cup contingent includes 10 teams, with national squads increasingly relying on players born abroad. A 'leg drain' concept estimates €20 billion in lost value for Africa due to talent exported via dual citizenship, exemplified by DR Congo's squad being valued €128 million versus €355 million without the drain. US travel restrictions complicate African fans' attendance and excluded a Somali referee.