One day, Barkhad Abdi was driving taxicabs in Minneapolis and the next, he was on movie sets in Malta and Morocco, making his acting debut opposite Oscar winner Tom Hanks in the high-octane hostage ...

Just out of sight of global fashion’s hundred or so most important tastemakers, Ugbad Abdi takes one last deep breath, an attempt to center her pulsing nerves. The dark chocolate gown, complete with a ...

Opinion: The federal government’s decision to drop its efforts to deport Abdi to Somalia must be coupled with fundamental changes in Canadian policy At the age of six, Abdoul Abdi—a child ...

You won't believe the sensible purchase the Oscar-nominated actor just made. Barkhad Abdi speaks onstage during the 25th annual Producers Guild of America Awards on Jan. 19, 2014 in Beverly Hills, ...

Abdi Sharif, 18, went missing on Jan 17 from the Merle Hay Target after his shift. Authorities aren't ruling out foul play. On Jan. 20, the Des Moines Police Department announces a missing person case ...

He'd never acted before, and now suddenly after his first ever role as the chief pirate in Captain Phillips, Barkhad Abdi is up for an Oscar—and 27 other awards. Senior Editor and Writer When I ask ...

Editor’s Note: Every week, Inside Africa takes its viewers on a journey across Africa, exploring the true diversity and depth of different cultures, countries and regions. Bosaso, Somalia CNN — In ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The ongoing ...

A former child refugee from Somalia at risk of being deported will soon be set free, but his fight to stay in Canada isn't over. Abdoul Abdi, who spent the last week and a half detained on immigration ...

In its final week of testimony, the coroner's inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi is again examining the degree of first aid given to him by officers after his violent arrest. This is a still ...

The best supporting actor Oscar nominee was only paid $65,000 for his role in the Sony film, which he shot more than two years ago, and many of his clothes for the awards circuit were rented. By ...