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Somalia’s cultural memory at risk: Mogadishu’s Radio Mogadishu is racing to digitise about 400,000 hours of aging reel-to-reel broadcasts before the tapes deteriorate, aiming to preserve Somali music, dramas, and news for future public access. Human rights and culture clash: A court ruling on Female Genital Mutilation frames the practice as falling under public health and morality limits, while Somalia remains flagged among high-prevalence countries and risks rise during summer travel. World Cup politics hits Somali sport: The 2026 tournament’s biggest controversies include visa denials for Somali referee Omar Artan, showing how US immigration rules can spill into cultural events. Migration and protection beyond borders: A commentary highlights how refugee children in Kakuma face new dangers even after fleeing violence, arguing that safety must include education, healthcare, and protection from exploitation. Accountability in cross-border crime: Somalia-based suspect Abdikerm Eidleh has been transferred to Minnesota to face 31 charges tied to the “Feeding Our Future” child-feeding fraud, underscoring international cooperation. Regional governance debate: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue raises fears among Somalis in the Somali Region that constitutional changes could weaken their self-determination.

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Jun. 10, 2026

Colombia passes first Latin America law banning female genital mutilation

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Jun. 11, 2026

Somalia Voices Regret as World Cup Referee Artan Barred from US

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Jun. 19, 2026

John Chmela Set to Host Annual Mogadishu Mile: A Mission to Combat Veteran Isolation Through Communal Remembrance

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UNICEF Warns Global Aid Delays Are Endangering Children

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Somalia’s Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs

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REACTION: Somalia Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report

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