Topic: Somalia
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‘Buraanbur isn’t just dancing — it’s about audacity’
For centuries, Somali women have combined movement, rhythm and poetry to tell their stories. Now, they’re keeping the tradition alive in the UK
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Photo essay: Ikram Abdulkadir’s Soft Focus
The Swedish-Somali photographer’s first hometown exhibition is an intimate celebration of family and community
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DJ SaiSounds wants you to Play Somali House music
A new blend of east African heritage and cutting-edge electronic rhythms is taking over clubland
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Why Italian writer Igiaba Scego stopped ‘playing the defence attorney’ for Islam
The acclaimed author of Cassandra in Mogadishu discusses identity, visibility and why she no longer feels obliged to apologise for violence carried out in Islam’s name
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The Somali Village revisits Bradford’s forgotten colonial exhibition
A new exhibit examines the city’s ties to a troubling form of imperial entertainment
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Heartbreak as Sheffield’s ‘safe haven’ Somali centre could be forced to shut
Crumbling roof could force Israac Somali Community Association to shut after more than 40 years — and would cost £250,000 to repair
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Entry Level Mums — the podcast where Somali women talk candidly about motherhood
What started as a simple chat between friends has become a vibrant and supportive community where the difficult parts of parenting can be shared
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British Somali teachers’ network gears up for first in-person event
After relaunching earlier this year, the British Somali Educators Association seeks to support teachers and inspire the next generation
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Meet the Goat Herders — the Dragons’ Den for Somali entrepreneurs
A new European competition is creating a space for fledgling businesses to gain funding and guidance from experienced professionals
