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News Somalia: More than 800,000 people at risk of displacement in Somalia due to floods

Published on: Wednesday 21 October 2026
More than 800,000 people at risk of displacement in Somalia due to floods
News source: https://geographical.co.uk/news/more-than-800000-people-at-risk-of-displacement-in-somalia-due-to-floods

Somalia enters a rainy season forecast to bring above-average precipitation, with threats to crops, livelihoods, water sources and access to essential services ...

News Somalia: The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia

Published on: Monday 19 October 2026
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
News source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/us-air-strikes-surge-in-somalia-as-families-seek-answers

Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.

News Somalia: After years of drought, flooding could now push parts of Somalia toward famine

Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026
After years of drought, flooding could now push parts of Somalia toward famine
News source: https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/somalia-flooding-famine-risk-2026/

Severe El Niño flooding could deepen hunger in Somalia, where drought, displacement, malnutrition, and reduced humanitarian aid have left families at risk.

News Somalia: « 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Social dialogue made it possible for us to reform the old labour law”

Published on: Sunday 09 June 2019
« 100 Years – 100 Lives » | SOMALIA - “Social dialogue made it possible for us to reform the old labour law”
News source: https://www.ilo.org/resource/article/100-years-100-lives-somalia-social-dialogue-made-it-possible-us-reform-old

MOGADISHIO – Omar Faruk Osman is a 42-year-old former journalist who has become the General Secretary of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions. He was among those who finalized the new Labour Code ...

News Somalia: Houthis eye Somalia as new base for operations

Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
Houthis eye Somalia as new base for operations
News source: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/africa/2026-10-09/houthis-somalia-africom-23100694.html

A larger Houthi presence in Somalia could complicate efforts to protect critical shipping routes by creating the potential for strikes originating from both sides of the Gulf of Aden.

News Somalia: Somalia secures $4.5 billion debt relief deal with international creditors

Published on: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Somalia secures $4.5 billion debt relief deal with international creditors
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/somalia-secures-4-5-billion-201516858.html

Somalia on Wednesday secured a $4.5 billion debt relief deal from its international creditors, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank said, which will allow the nation to develop economically and take on new projects. The deal comes as part of a debt forgiveness program —called the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative— overseen by both organizations. As a result of its participation in the program, Somalia’s external debt will fall from 64 percent of GDP in 2018 to less than 6 percent of GDP by the end of 2023, the IMF and World Bank say in a joint news release.

News Somalia: Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean

Published on: Sunday 24 November 2024
Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean
News source: https://keyt.com/news/2024/11/24/somalia-says-24-people-have-died-after-2-boats-capsized-in-the-indian-ocean/

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi ...

News Somalia: Minister of Justice meets Somali Counterpart

Published on: Monday 21 September 2026
Minister of Justice meets Somali Counterpart
News source: https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/21/09/2026/minister-of-justice-meets-somali-counterpart

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met Monday with Minister of Justice and Con...

News Somalia: Somali plane bomber was known as religious but not extremist

Published on: Monday 15 February 2016
Somali plane bomber was known as religious but not extremist
News source: https://www.ksl.com/article/news/utah/religion/somali-plane-bomber-was-known-as-religious-but-not-extremist/38527367

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News Somalia: Marked for Death: Why Somalia Is One of the World’s Most Dangerous Places for Christians

Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
Marked for Death: Why Somalia Is One of the World’s Most Dangerous Places for Christians
News source: https://aclj.org/persecuted-church/marked-for-death-why-somalia-is-one-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-places-for-christians

In the country of Somalia, the penalty for leaving the religion of Islam is death. According to Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List, Somalia ranks as the second-worst country in the world for Christians – only behind North Korea. Persecution comes not only from the government but also from Somali…

News Somalia: Strengthening Maternal Health in Somalia

Published on: Friday 05 September 2025
Strengthening Maternal Health in Somalia
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/strengthening-maternal-health-somalia-150000628.html

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / Action Against Hunger: How the Damal Caafimaad Project Saves Lives Published by Action Against Hunger. In Somalia, where conflict, displacement, and fragile health systems create immense challenges, ...

News Somalia: Community Health Workers Emerge as Somalia’s Lifeline for Resilient Primary Care

Published on: Thursday 01 October 2026
Community Health Workers Emerge as Somalia’s Lifeline for Resilient Primary Care
News source: https://bioengineer.org/community-health-workers-emerge-as-somalias-lifeline-for-resilient-primary-care/

Somalia’s health system stands at one of the most precarious junctures in global public health, and a new analysis published in Public Health in Practice argues that the country’s most valuable asset in confronting that fragility may be its community health workforce. The commentary, authored by a team of Somali

News Somalia: Many dead as protesters clash with security forces in Somaliland

Published on: Monday 02 January 2023
Many dead as protesters clash with security forces in Somaliland
News source: https://www.trtworld.com/article/12779244

Protesters in Lasanod, the administrative capital of Sool, have been demanding the expulsion of Somaliland security forces and for the town to be handed over to Puntland authorities.

News Somalia: Somalia: MPs slam Somaliland's 'coercion and violence' in Sool

Published on: Monday 04 June 2018
Somalia: MPs slam Somaliland's 'coercion and violence' in Sool
News source: https://garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia-mps-slam-somalilands-coercion-and-violence-in-sool

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of Somali parliament from SSC regions released a joint statement calling on Somaliland to stop coercion and violence in Sool and pull out its troops, Garowe Online reports ...

News Somalia: Somalia: Troop build-up creates tension in Sool region

Published on: Saturday 01 September 2018
Somalia: Troop build-up creates tension in Sool region
News source: https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/puntland/somalia-troop-build-up-creates-tension-in-sool-region

GAROWE, Puntland - Somalia's northeastern semi-autonomous region of Puntland has started building up its Defence forces near Tukaraq town in Sool region, a day after the city was captured by ...

News Somalia: Somalia: Kenyan troops accused of rape and killings in Gedo

Published on: Thursday 02 August 2018
Somalia: Kenyan troops accused of rape and killings in Gedo
News source: https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somalia-kenyan-troops-accused-of-rape-and-killings-in-gedo

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Kenyan forces not serving under the African Union [AU] mission in Somalia [AMISOM] have been accused of committing atrocities in Gedo region, Garowe Online reports. In a ...

News Somalia: Somalia: AMISOM commander visits troubled Gedo amid tension

Published on: Sunday 01 November 2020
Somalia: AMISOM commander visits troubled Gedo amid tension
News source: https://www.garoweonline.com/index.php/en/news/somalia/somalia-amisom-commander-visits-troubled-gedo-amid-tension

MOGADISHU, Somalia - African Union Mission in Somalia [AMISOM] force commander Lt. Gen Tigabu Yilma completed his two-visit to troubled Gedo region in Jubaland on Monday, the force said, amid growing ...

News Somalia: Hamza Turns on Deni as Somalia’s Political Crisis Deepens

Published on: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Hamza Turns on Deni as Somalia’s Political Crisis Deepens
News source: https://wardheernews.com/hamza-turns-on-deni-as-somalias-political-crisis-deepens/

Prime Minister Escalates War of Words with Puntland President as Constitutional and Electoral Disputes Remain Unresolved ...