Topic: Somalia
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What’s on at Somali Week Festival 2026
The annual event is back with a packed programme of discussions, workshops and showcases
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‘How do you hold on to the complexity of a place?’: Asmaa Jama on representing Somalia at the Venice Biennale
The Danish-born Somali artist is one of three exhibitors representing their country in its first pavilion at the prestigious cultural event
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The climate crisis is a burning issue for UK workers
From hospitals to the gig economy, urgent action is needed to protect people who are simply trying to safely earn a living
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Artist Fozia Ismail’s ‘love letter’ to her Somali nomadic heritage
A Song for the Xeedho — The Knot Makers is an art installation, on at London’s Whitechapel Gallery, exploring a nomadic wedding tradition at risk of disappearing
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Roon’s Catering — probably the UK’s only Somali food truck
Bold spices, tender meats, fluffy rice and a warm welcome. This south London lunch spot is hard to beat
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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








