Tag: CURE Africa

  • Death Of Al-Shabab Leader Is ‘Great News’ for City Heights Somalis

    By Megan Burks The Pentagon confirmed Friday the death of Somali militant leader Ahmed Godane in a Monday air attack. Local Somalis say they’re are glad to learn of the blow against al-Shabab. All week conversations in City Heights coffee shops and African markets have swirled around whether Godane was actually dead. Friday’s confirmation brought…

  • SDSU Greeks Encourage Somali Children To Pursue Higher Education

    By Dwane Brown It was a day of service for fraternity and sorority members from San Diego State University. This year’s beneficiary is a charter school — that primarily serves the Somalian community. It brought a record number of SDSU students together to encourage youngsters from Iftin Charter school to pursue a college degree, while…