Politics and Leadership

Heavy rains and flash flooding in Somalia have left a devastating impact, claiming the lives of 50 people and displacing nearly 700,000 individuals, according to the Somali Disaster Management Agency. The situation is expected to worsen with more rainfall anticipated. The crisis is part of a broader catastrophe in the Horn of Africa, where over 1.7 million people are now in urgent need of assistance.

President Mohamud emphasized the urgency of the situation, outlining that the goal is to achieve this objective by December 2024, aligning with the departure of the African Union peacekeeping forces. Al Shabaab, known for waging a brutal insurgency to establish its rule based on a strict interpretation of Islamic Sharia law, has been a long-standing challenge to the Somali government.

Independent Expert Highlights Human Rights Concerns in Somalia in End-of-Mission Press Conference

IMF and Somalia Strike Deal: $100 Million Extended Credit Facility to Bolster Economic Reforms and Navigate Post-HIPC Challenges

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday suspended for a period of three months the pullout of African Union troop from Somalia, where fighting rages with al-Qaida’s affiliate in East Africa.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre discusses the enduring influence of al-Shabab despite international backing for the Somali army. Over nearly two decades, the nation,...

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