October 30th, 2007 - Washington DC - As ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Near East Affairs Senator Norm Coleman today met with the Ambassador of Yemen, Mr. Abdul Wahab Al-Hijri, to discuss the humanitarian situation of Somali refugees in Yemen. Yemen is the primary destination for Somali refugees who cross the Gulf of Aden to escape the highly volatile situation in their home country.The UN estimates that there are approximately 100,000 Somali refugees residing in Yemen, with thousands of others making the attempt to cross the Gulf of Aden, which often results in human smuggling and other dangers posed by poorly constructed and overcrowded boats.

Nigerian community in Minnesota celebrated its 47th independence anniversary. Dr. Richard Oni, President of the MIND (Minnesota Institute of Nigerian Development) organization, the organization that always put together the anniversary sends his annual message to the community .

My dear fellow Nigerians in Minnesota and elsewhere, it is with great pleasure and honor that I address you today as we celebrate our 47independece anniversary of Nigeria.