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Jan 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...
History of Somalia, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Somalia. The easternmost country of Africa, Somalia lies on the Horn of Africa and extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden.
Apr 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 - 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.
Dec 28, 2021 · Somalia scores very low for most humanitarian indicators, suffering from poor governance, protracted internal conflict, underdevelopment, economic decline, poverty, social and gender inequality, and environmental degradation.
Jun 22, 2023 · Despite gains made in tackling terrorism and advancing the electoral process in Somalia, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Thursday that extra effort and funding are needed to...
Dec 26, 2021 · 26 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...
