Somalia

Photos: Millions of lives uprooted in Somalia
After years of conflict and the effects of climate change, the number of displaced people has reached 3.8 million.
Published On 31 May 2023
At least 17 dead as Somali army and al-Shabab clash, says witness
Since 2006, the al-Qaeda linked rebels have been trying to topple the Somalian government and establish sovereignty.
Published On 30 May 2023
Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.
Published On 26 May 2023
UN conference pledges fall short of $7bn goal for Horn of Africa
The 2.4bn raised was less than the $7bn the UN says is needed to provide help to millions at risk in the region.
Published On 25 May 2023

Humanitarian organisations say time is running out as affected communities have gone for months with little or no food.

Analysts say the crisis is damaging foreign perception of Somaliland, long seen as relatively more stable than Somalia.

Scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions made the drought in the Horn of Africa at least 100 times more likely.

Regional leaders and experts fear a civil war could lead to new crises in a region battered by conflict and drought.

UN says about half of Somalia’s population will need humanitarian assistance this year, with 8.3 million affected.

After five consecutive failed rainy seasons, rate of fatalities could rise in first half of 2023, research finds.

UN report raises alarm on need to invest in essential nutrition programmes for adolescent girls and women.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Mohamud talks Somaliland, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia’s future.

Six countries issue joint statement over clashes around town of Lascanood between Somaliland and local clan forces.

Below-normal rainfall is expected over the next three months in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.

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