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....
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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…)
Xaflada Soo Dhaweyn Madaxwayne Maxamed Cabdullahi Farmaajo
Melbourne, 20/02/2017 (banooda)-Magaalada Melbourne, Australia waxaa lagu qabtay xaflada si wanaagsan loo soo agaasimay oo lagu soo dhaweynaayo Madaxwayne Maxamed Cabdullahi Farmaajo. (more…)
Crisis in the Horn of Africa: Somalia’s Famine – REWIND
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Somalia Elects Popular And Least Corrupt Candidate As President
We turn now to Somalia, which has been without an effective government for nearly a quarter-century. But this past week the parliament managed to pull off a presidential election just after President Donald Trump temporarily barred immigration from Somalia and six other Muslim-majority countries to the United States. Though U.S....
Travel ban prolongs Somali refugee family’s separation
Salt Lake City (CNN)Nimo Hashi feels like a single mother -- even though she's been married for more than three years. (more…)