More: Somalia
For Somalia, nature is key to lasting peace
Just over two years ago, Christophe Hodder was selected as the first UN Climate Security and Environmental Advisor to Somalia. Since then, he had...
Daughters of Somalia, a continuous pledge to end female genital mutilation
In Somalia, over 90 per cent or more of girls and women, have been subjected to female genital mutilation, or FGM. Despite the practice...
Somalia: Security Council adopts resolution to keep pirates at bay
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to combat the continuing threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia, as shipping and...
Worsening drought affects 2.3 million people in Somalia
With about 2.3 million people already suffering with serious water, food and pasture shortages in Somalia, a rapidly worsening drought could lead to an “extreme situation” by April next...
Completion of Somalia elections more important than ever
Although progress has been made in Somalia’s electoral process, it has been slow and uneven, the UN Special Representative for the country said in...
Somalia’s Economy Rebounding from ‘Triple Shock’
Somalia’s economy is rebounding from the “triple shock” that ravaged the country in 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme flooding, and the locust infestation. Real...
Berbera is taking back its place on the map
Once upon a time this town was so important, the entire seaway was known as the Gulf of Berbera. Today it’s the Gulf of...
Can Somaliland Be Alternative for Russia’s Troubled Sudanese Naval Base Plans?
Sudan confirmed on Tuesday that it will review last year’s naval base agreement with Russia following speculation in April that the deal might be...
H.E. President John Mahama Appointed As AU High Representative for Somalia
The Chairperson of the Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has announced the appointment of H.E John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic of...
Somalia recognizes decent work for women and men
Somalia has become the second country in Africa to ratify international labour standards seeking to end violence and harassment in the world of work. The...