The baby of an Australian man fighting with Islamic State has been reportedly murdered by the regime. The Daily Telegraph reports intelligence agencies believe the baby, an Australian citizen, was killed by ISIS terrorists as punishment for its father’s attempt to flee the bloody conflict. (more…)
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IGAD Summit: Refugee camp never meant to be permanent home
Heads of State from Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan on Saturday met in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for the special Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD Summit on Somali Refugees. (more…)
IGAD sets up multi-donor trust fund to held Somalia
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, IGAD has set up a Multi -Donor Trust Fund to help in the reconstruction of Somalia. (more…)
More than 40 Somali refugees killed in helicopter attack off Yemen coast
At least 42 Somali refugees were killed off the coast of Yemen late on Thursday when a helicopter reportedly attacked the boat they were travelling in.Coastguard Mohamed al-Alay said the refugees, carrying official UN refugee agency (UNHCR) documents, were travelling from Yemen to Sudan when they were attacked by an...
Why are millions at risk of famine?
Famine has been declared in South Sudan, and is looming in Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen. Here's what you need to know and how you can help.Famine has been declared in regions of South Sudan's Unity State, in the world’s newest country, which has been embroiled in conflict since its independence....
UN chief urges ‘massive response’ to avert Somali famine
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to take action to avert famine in Somalia where a biting drought has left three million people going hungry. (more…)
Inaa Lilaahi Waa Inaa Ilaihi Rajacuun
Melbourne, 03/02/2017 (banooda)-Inaa Lilaahi Waa Inaa Ilayhi Raajacuun-Maanta 02/03/2017, walaakeena Injeer. Xassan Maxamuud Abuukar (Injeneerka) ayaa ku geeriyooday magaalada Geraldton, City in Western Australia, Australia. (more…)
WHO scales up response in Somalia as drought-affected populations face difficult situation
Cairo, 27 February 2017 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is scaling up its response in Somalia to provide critical health services for 1.5 million people currently affected by severe drought conditions and a worsening food crisis. However, the Organization urgently requires US$ 10 million as part of the United Nations appeal for...
Pentagon seeks to expand fight against Al Qaeda extremists in Somalia
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon wants to expand the military's ability to battle Al Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia, potentially putting U.S. forces closer to the fight against a stubborn extremist group that has plotted attacks against America, senior U.S. officials said. (more…)
IMF Says Donors May Partly Forgive Somalia’s $5.3-Billion Debt
The International Monetary Fund says creditors may forgive part of Somalia’s outstanding $5.3 billion debt if the strife-torn Horn of Africa state takes concrete steps toward reforming its economy and improving governance. (more…)