‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of the practices involved in female…
Inside the beauty pageant in one of the world’s worst places to be a woman
While many people in Somalia squeezed into cafes and homes on Sunday…
What it’s like to be your country’s only Olympian
As the only athlete sent by his country to the Olympics in…
Inside Villa Somalia: 72 hours with the president promising to rebuild his broken country
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia’s factions can find peace, political Islam need…
The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics
Nujuum Hashi, who has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist…
Ramla Ali: From refugee who fled war-torn Somalia to undefeated boxer, model & activist
Thunderous chants of "Ali, Ali, Ali" from a boisterous crowd reverberated around…
Mo Farah: Decorated UK Olympic star was trafficked from Djibouti
Sir Mo Farah was brought to the UK illegally as a child…
The former refugee dedicating his life to raising young footballers in London
Hussein Mohamud Hussein came to the UK in 1999, aged nine. His…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Somalia’s former leader who is making a comeback
Somalia's new President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is not new to the job.…
Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck
The Somali militant group al-Shabab recruits thousands of foot soldiers, but also…
