Somalia8 days agoRefugee becomes first Somali Lord Mayor in BristolYassin Mohamud, a Green city councillor for Lawrence Hill, is being sworn in at City Hall later.8 days ago12 May 2026He was a refugee – now he's Lord Mayor of BristolYassin Mohamud wants to help "build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive".12 May 20268 May 2026Exhibition revisits Bradford's 1904 Somali VillageFor six months in 1904, men, women and children from Somaliland lived and worked in a Bradford park.8 May 20267 May 2026'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.7 May 20262 May 2026Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards SomaliaIt is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days. 2 May 202627 Apr 2026Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increasedThe UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia. 27 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of SomaliaPiracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years. 24 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Man in court charged with terrorist activitiesJermaine Grant is accused of attended a training camp in Somalia and other terrorist activities.9 Apr 20267 Apr 2026'Deep honour' as city's new Lord Mayor announcedCouncillor Yassin Mohamud said he intended to "use this platform to bring people together"7 Apr 2026...
