Somalia - Wikipedia
WebSomalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is on the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest.
Somalia | Election, President, News, Capital, & Economy
Web3 days ago · Somalia, easternmost country of Africa, on the Horn of Africa. It extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden and occupies an important geopolitical position between sub-Saharan Africa and the countries of Arabia and southwestern Asia. The capital is Mogadishu. Learn more about Somalia here.
Crisis in Somalia: What you need to know and how to help
Web5 days ago · Severe drought pushes Somalis to the brink of starvation. Somalia faced its worst drought in four decades spanning from 2021 to 2023, resulting in a critical food crisis for 7.9 million people—about half of Somalia’s population. Drought-related impacts continue to affect 4.3 million individuals across Somalia including an estimated 727,000 ...
Somalia country profile - BBC News
WebJan 2, 2024 · Population: 17 million. Languages: Somali, Arabic. Life expectancy: 55 years (men) 59 years (women) LEADERS. President: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Getty Images. Hassam Sheikh Mohamud was elected by...
Somalia | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WebApr 18, 2024 · Stay on top of Somalia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Somalia - World Factbook Glyph
Web3 days ago · Somalia has one of the world’s lowest primary school enrollment rates – just over 40% of children are in school – and one of the world’s highest youth unemployment rates. Life expectancy is low as a result of high infant and maternal mortality rates, the spread of preventable diseases, poor sanitation, chronic malnutrition, and ...
Former ‘failed State’ Somalia on fragile path to progress: A UN ...
Web26 December 2021 Peace and Security. Somalia has been riven by decades of conflict and extreme weather events but, says Adam Abdelmoula, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the...
Somalia - The World Factbook
WebSomalia - The World Factbook. Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Several powerful Somali states dominated the Indian Ocean trade from the 13th century onward. In the late 19th century, the area that would become Somalia was colonized by Britain in the north and Italy in the south.
Somalia Situation Report, 30 Apr 2024 | OCHA
Web4 days ago · As Somalia braces for the likely adverse impact of the current rains, funding for the humanitarian response remains low. As of 28 April, the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, which needs US$1.6 billion, is only 10.3 per cent funded. Partners require urgent additional funding to scale up response as heavy rains and floods start to spread.
UN Security Council welcomes Somali agreement on prompt and …
WebMay 29, 2021 · A more peaceful Somalia has allowed Somalis to lead a more normal life. 29 May 2021 Peace and Security. The Security Council welcomed the agreement reached on Thursday by the Somali federal...
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