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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...
2 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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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.
May 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...
