Somalis

Somalis (Somali: Soomaali, Arabic: صومال) are an ethnic group inhabiting the Horn of Africa (Somali Peninsula). The overwhelming majority of Somalis speak the Somali language, which is part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. They are predominantly Sunni Muslim. Ethnic Somalis number around 16-20 million and are principally concentrated in Somalia (around 12.3 million),Ethiopia (4.6 million),Kenya (2.4 million), and Djibouti (464,600), with many also residing in parts of the Middle East, North America and Europe.

Etymology

Irir Samaale, the oldest common ancestor of several Somali clans, is generally regarded as the source of the ethnonym Somali. The name "Somali" is, in turn, held to be derived from the words soo and maal, which together mean "go and milk" — a reference to the ubiquitous pastoralism of the Somali people. Another plausible etymology proposes that the term Somali is derived from the Arabic for "wealthy" (dhawamaal), again referring to Somali riches in livestock.

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'Fear, uncertainty and more fear.': Columbus immigrant community prepares for Trump, again

The Columbus Dispatch 18 Jan 2025
Despite some people's concerns about Trump's return to the White House, Hassan Omar, executive director of the Columbus-based Somali Community Association of Ohio, said he's optimistic about the future ... "People are not scared.

Egypt ups the ante in Red Sea row against Ethiopian presence

The New Arab 17 Jan 2025
... revenues for its people ... Some people viewed the visit of the Somali president to Ethiopia as a new Somali tactic to play major regional powers against each other for the benefit of his country.

African Union, Somalia welcome Gaza truce with calls for sustaining cease-fire

Anadolu Agency 16 Jan 2025
He said the continental body calls for the immediate and full implementation of the agreement and wishes that justice and peace prevail for the people of Palestine. Somali President Hassan Sheikh ...

Qatar Charity to establish health centers in Somalia

Gulf-Times 14 Jan 2025
'This partnership is part of Qatar Charitys broader commitment to supporting the Somali people across various sectors, with a particular focus on healthcare, which is fundamental to sustainable development.

AU mission welcomes Somalia-Ethiopia deal to strengthen ties

China.dot.org 13 Jan 2025
"AUSSOM remains committed to supporting Somalia's stabilization efforts and regional partnerships, in alignment with the aspirations of the Somali people and the AU's vision for a peaceful and ...

Abdelatty to Eritrean counterpart: Egypt strongly supports African issues

Egypt Today 11 Jan 2025
He emphasized Egypt’s dedication to fostering a closer partnership with Eritrea, with a focus on mutual interests that benefit the peoples of both nations ... further the interests of both peoples.

Abdelatty to Eritrean counterpart: Egypt's strong support for African issues

Egypt Today 11 Jan 2025
He emphasized Egypt’s dedication to fostering a closer partnership with Eritrea, with a focus on mutual interests that benefit the peoples of both nations ... further the interests of both peoples.

UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to victims of floods in Somalia

The Times of India 10 Jan 2025
... of floods that hit several areas in Somalia.The aid follows the directives of the UAE's leadership to strengthen humanitarian endeavours and alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Somali people.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister addresses regional issues with US, Somalia counterparts

Daily News Egypt 05 Jan 2025
He also affirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Somali national institutions and offered technical assistance to help them in fulfilling the aspirations of the Somali people.

Egypt stresses support to Somalia on combating terrorism

Egypt Today 05 Jan 2025
... Egypt would continue to support Somalia's state institutions, and provide the technical assistance needed to fulfill the ambitions of the Somali people.

Foreigners three times as likely to be arrested for sex offences as British citizens

The Daily Telegraph 05 Jan 2025
According to the analysis, foreign nationals were arrested at almost twice the rate of British people in the first 10 months of 2024, with 23.9 arrests per 1000 for migrants compared with 12 per 1000 for Britons.

OPINION - Türkiye's strategic role in Somalia's development and security

Anadolu Agency 03 Jan 2025
-With its health, education and infrastructure projects, Türkiye has contributed to the development of state-society relations in Somalia by increasing the access of the Somali people to basic services.

Low-income mothers lost tax refunds to tutoring companies using overseas instructors

SC Times 03 Jan 2025
“They were introduced at the mosque as good people so I trusted them,” Mohamud said in an interview in Somali through an interpreter ... The companies promote their services on social media, mostly in Somali ... The letter was in English, not Somali.

Art crawl: 15 public murals to visit in San Diego County in 2025

San Diego Union-Tribune 01 Jan 2025
The murals honor some of the people who live and work in City Heights. Ethiopian, Kumeyaay, Latino, Somali and Vietnamese ... The mural depicts a playground at night with no people ... It depicts people boogie ...

Omar, Walz and bittersweet goodbyes: 2024 year in review

Yahoo Daily News 31 Dec 2024
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