As Somalia combats insecurity, drought worsens ‘more rapidly than projected’ – UN official
The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is worsening, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council, calling for more than $800 million in aid to offset the impact of a severe drought in a country that is already battling insecurity and poverty. “The humanitarian crisis has deteriorated more rapidly than was originally projected,” the Deputy […]
Somalia is at a tipping point
The election of a new president with cross-clan support, the emergence of a youthful and reform-minded parliament, and renewed international interest present a genuine opportunity to promote needed political and security reforms to combat Al-Shabaab and stabilise more areas. The London Conference on Somalia in May coincides with this moment and should be seized upon […]
Incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concedes defeat after two rounds of voting – Abdullahi Mohammed Farmaajo declared new Somalia president
A former prime minister who holds dual Somali-US citizenship has been declared Somalia’s new president. Abdullahi Mohammed Farmaajo was named the new leader after two rounds of voting on Wednesday and quickly took the oath of office. Incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conceded defeat. “History was made, we have taken this path to democracy, and […]
Al Shabaab Attack AU Forces
Heavy fighting broke out between Ethiopian forces serving under AU mission in Somalia ‘AMISOM’ and Al Shabaab militants in Jameco area 20 Km east of Burhakaba town in south of Somalia’s Bay region. The fighting started with an IED hit a convoy of Ethiopian forces than Al Shabab militants armed with propelled grenades and machine […]
