The African Union on Saturday stood by Mozambican diplomat Francisco Madeira, the head of the continental body’s mission to Somalia, after he was initially ‘expelled’ from the country. (more…)
Xaramka: Muxuu yahay go’aanka muranka dhaliyay ee khuseeya haweenka Cumraysanaya?
Boqortooyada Sacuudi Carabiya ayaa shaacisay in dumarka qaan-gaarka ah loo oggol yahay inay dalkaas u safri karaan iyagoo aanu la socon nin maxram u ah. (more…)
Salt Lake Chamber to Recognize Aden Batar with Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award
The Salt Lake Chamber announced today that Aden Batar, Director of Migration and Refugee Services for Catholic Community Services of Utah, will be honored with the 4th annual Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty...
Growing risk of Somalia famine, as drought impact worsens
Standing in front of his makeshift home in a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in southern Somalia’s Luuq district, Ahmad Hassan Yarrow looks out towards what remains of the Juba River and shakes his head forlornly. (more…)
Security Council Press Statement on Recent Terrorist Attacks in Somalia (SC/14840)
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Lana Zaki Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates): (more…)
Extreme Weather Events are Linked to Infectious Disease Outbreaks
In May 2021, a prolonged downpour of rains in Somalia caused the Shabelle River to overflow, flooding the nearby region of Jowhar and resulting in entire communities being submerged. (more…)
UN: Hunger crisis threatens half of Somalia’s young children
A warning, some viewers may find the images in this report distressing. (more…)
Somalia’s Oil-Rich Regional Head Reveals Run For 2022 Presidency
The head of Somalia’s oil-rich Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, announced late Saturday that he’s running for Somalia’s 2022 presidency, following a meeting with new members of parliament elected from that region. (more…)
Somalia faces third and most severe drought in a decade
Somalia is currently facing its third and most severe drought of the last decade. (more…)
US drone strike kills 200 militants, top Shabaab officials: Somali govt
More than 200 Shabaab militants, including several top officials, have been killed at their base in Central Somalia in targeted US drone strikes, the federal government announced on Sunday. (more…)