In 2020, humanitarian organizations continued to face a challenging operational environment across Somalia. Insecurity, including violence against (more…)
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Somalia photography: ‘I want it to be normal for women to take photos’ Published25 March
On a big white wall in a hotel compound hangs a series of calm, intimate portraits by two female Somali photographers. (more…)
Egypt, Sudan say no progress in talks over Ethiopia’s dam
CAIRO — Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia failed to make progress in the latest round of African Union-led talks to resolve their years-long dispute over a controversial dam that Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile River. (more…)
Al-Shabab Attacks Military Bases in Southern Somalia
The militant group al-Shabab has launched attacks on Somali military forces in Lower Shabelle region, Somali regional officials said. (more…)
Somali police nab 4 al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu
Somali security forces have arrested four al-Shabab militants during operations conducted in Benadir region in the capital Mogadishu. (more…)
UN urges Somali leaders to break impasse delaying elections
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -The U.N. Security Council called on Somalia´s leaders Wednesday to meet "at the earliest opportunity" to break the impasse delaying the holding of elections that had been scheduled for Feb. 8. (more…)
Somali regional leaders ‘reach understanding’ on poll talks
The leaders of Somalia's semi-autonomous states of Jubbaland and Puntland have reportedly been convinced to take part in talks aimed at ending the electoral deadlock in the country. (more…)
Bribery rife across Somalia, survey finds
A Somali anti-corruption body says bribery is rife in the country. (more…)
Somalia’s leaders attempt another round of discussions on elections
Somalia’s key political leaders are headed for another tense meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday, under pressure from donors to reach an electoral agreement for polls. (more…)
Arab League reaffirms commitment to support Somalia stability, development
Somali Foreign Minister voices his appreciation for efforts of Arab League and its member states in support of Somalia’s state institutions, people (more…)