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United Nations Declares an End to Famine Conditions in Somalia
The United Nations on Friday declared an end to famine conditions in Somalia but warned that with recurrent droughts in the Horn of Africa, hunger remains a threat unless long-term measures are taken to restore food security. People in need of emergency...
International Committee of the Red Cross Suspends Aid Deliveries in Somalia
One of the few aid agencies excluded from a ban imposed by Al-Shabaab insurgents in Somalia has suspended food and seed distributions to 1.1m people in the south and centre of the country after local authorities repeatedly blocked its deliveries.
Paying High Price for Military Incursion
Security, service delivery and economic activity in northeastern Kenya have deteriorated considerably since October 2011, when the country’s military forces deployed in neighboring Somalia in an effort to eradicate the Al-Shabab militia, which has vowed...
US Bank Move Highlights Importance of Remittances
The welfare of hundreds of thousands of Somalis who depend on financial assistance from the diaspora is at risk following a decision by a US bank to close down accounts of Somali money transfer companies in the state of Minnesota by December 30, according...
Refugees Injured in Dadaab Crackdown
Dozens of refugees have been injured in a security operation by police in the Dadaab refugee camps, northeastern Kenya, following six explosions since early November, one of which killed a policeman on 19 December.
Merchant Ship Crews Held Hostage in Somalia
While the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia has received significant coverage over the past 4 years, with the exception a number of high-profile individuals, the fate of the merchant crews which make up the majority of those held hostage, is not...
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Welcomes Kenyan Leadership Role in Efforts to Stabilize Somalia
The United Nations-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon commended and welcomed Kenya’s leadership role in efforts to stabilize Somalia while pointing out that the UN and the international community will support the initiative, said a statement the Kenyan...
German Frigate FGS LUEBCK Joins EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA
On December 03, EU NAVFOR welcomed the German frigate FGS LUEBCK to EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA. How People Arrived Here: fgs atalanta
