Somali Canadians News
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On Thursday, October 3, 2013, Somali-Canadians converged in large numbers at Toronto’s Holiday Inn at 600 Dixon Road to condemn the Westgate mall terror attack in Kenya that claimed 67 innocent lives and left hundreds of civilians with gunshot wounds.
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As part of Somalia’s ongoing diplomatic offensive, Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Fawzia Yusuf H. Adan has toured Canada to rekindle diplomatic ties and urge Diaspora Somalis to return and invest in the homeland.
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In a massive show of support for the newly-created Jubaland State, thousands of Somali-Canadians converged at the Sheraton Hotel at Toronto’s West End in the evening of Saturday, June 1st to celebrate the birth of Somalia’s newest regional state.
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Hundreds of Somali-Canadians and members of the general public recently took to the streets in Toronto in a public demonstration aimed at voicing support for Bashir Makhtal, the Canadian citizen illegally held in Ethiopia for the last five years.
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In charting a new era for their beleaguered homeland, young Somali-Canadians are embarking on an innovative nation-building process aimed at reconciling factions divided by the 20 year destructive civil war.
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Hundreds of revelers and supporters gathered at the Pine Point Banquet Hall at Toronto’s West end on Friday, September 30th to observe the 10th anniversary of Ogaal Radio (Somali Media), 88.9FM
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The Walk for Somalia team that recently concluded an eight-day, 400-kilomtre walk from Toronto to Ottawa passing through 20 communities held a memorable meet and greet session at City Hall in a colorful event attended by community members and artists.
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One of the biggest walks in recent Canadian memory kicked off at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario, shortly after noon on Monday, September 19th 2011.
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Concerned Somali-Canadians in Toronto converged at the Alliance Neighbourhood Services on Jane Street on the evening of August 17th for a community consultation meeting to map out an effective response plan for the ongoing famine in Somalia.
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The campaign to feed Somalia’s starving hit Toronto’s underground as an energetic team of young volunteers descended on the TTC subway system to raise much-needed funds for their famine ravaged homeland.
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The stifling summer heat was no deterrent for the concerned Somali-Canadians who converged outside the US Consulate in downtown Toronto to galvanize action for their drought and famine ravaged homeland.
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Shocked by the unfolding humanitarian disaster that is afflicting their war-torn nation, Somali-Canadians are taking action to help alleviate the ongoing suffering in Somalia.
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According to Somali-Canadian demographers, Ontario is home to over 100,000 Somalis with the Greater Toronto Area alone accounting for 70,000 Somali-Canadian residents.
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Activists Nawal Isse (left) and Ubah Abshir, were among the hundreds of Canadians who turned out to condemn the Westgate mall terror attack. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
A jubilant crowd rejoicing during the Jubaland State Toronto event. Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Prominent Toronto Bajuni community leaders, Omar Hassan Obo (Right) and Omar Mahadi Dili (Second Right) with community elders. Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
A large crowd turned out at the Toronto event to condemn terror attacks in Kenya and globally. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
October 3, 2013 United Against Terror public event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Speaker Mohamed Hassan (above) was personally affected by the Westgate tragedy. He is an uncle to teen sisters, Fardosa Abdi, 17, and Dheeman Abdi, 16, who were wounded in the terror attack. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Stand-up comedian Wiilwaal(centre) with Digital Journal's Farid Omar (left) and a teenage fan(right). Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Protesters feel that Bashir Makthtal's Charter Rights are being violated. Photo: Hodan Yusuf
MC Hassan "Karate" addressing the public during the historic United Against Terror event in Toronto. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Toronto area lawyer, Ahmed Hussen, addressing the public at the United Against Terror event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Youth activist, Nawal Isse, addressing the public during the Toronto anti-terror event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Stand-up comedian Wiilwaal, right, with Digital Journal's Farid Omar shortly before Dabagooye's comedy night in Toronto. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Photo: Ogaal radio, 88.9FM
Protesters condemn state repression in Ethiopia. Photo: Hodan Yusuf
The world famous stand-up comedian, Wiilwaal (right), speaks to the Digital Journal's Farid Omar during Dabagooye's comedy night in Toronto. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Photo: Ogaal radio, 88.9FM
Somali-Canadians turned out in large numbers to condemn the Westgate terror attack. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Participants listening to the proceedings during the United Against Terror public event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
Event organizer, MC Hassan "Karate" in charge of the proceedings during the United Against Terror event. Photo: Ogaal Radio, 88.9FM
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