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Somalia's Historic Accession to East African Community

Minnesota's Somali community is stepping up to help their homeland in Somalia, which is facing severe flooding. Since October, heavy rains have claimed nearly 100 lives, displaced about 700,000 people, and devastated regions.

Somalia has become the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) as it seeks to enhance regional trade. The EAC summit in Tanzania officially admitted Somalia, boosting the market to over 300 million people. This marks a significant chapter in Somalia's history, offering new possibilities and opportunities.