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Somalia swears in lawmakers, paving way for presidential vote

Hundreds of Somali lawmakers were sworn into office on Thursday, paving the way for them to pick the country's new leader, a process that has been delayed for months amid a power struggle between the current president and the prime minister.

Reuters

Somalia swears in lawmakers in step to choosing new leader

Somalia on Thursday inaugurated 290 new lawmakers, bringing the country a step closer to completing a prolonged electoral process marred by alleged corruption and irregularities

The Independent UK

UN agencies warn of looming famine in Somalia, call for more funding

Drought and increasing food prices are putting millions of people in Somalia at risk of famine, several United Nations agencies have warned, and the country is not receiving the amount of aid it needs to address the crisis, as other global emergencies are being funded.

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UN: Millions of Somalis at Risk of Famine

Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine, with young children the most vulnerable to the worsening drought in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, UN agencies warned on Tuesday. "Somalia is facing famine conditions as a perfect storm of poor rain, skyrocketing food prices and huge funding…

Asharq Al-Awsat

All-female newsroom launched in Somalia to widen media’s scope

The pioneering Bilan project, funded by UN, will report on gender-based violence, women in politics and female entrepreneurs

The Guardian - UK

Bristol cabbie wins back licence after caring for dying mum in Somalia

Taxi driver's permit expired as he ended up spending a year in Africa during pandemic

Bristol Post

Somali leaders tussle over expulsion of African Union envoy

Somalia's prime minister on Thursday expelled the African Union representative because of acts incompatible with his status though Somalia's president rejected the order, signalling a new rift between the Somali leaders.

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Saudi Arabia, UAE Top Gulf Investments in Horn of Africa

A recent study pointed to the growth of Gulf investments in the countries of the Horn of Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti. Africa has become an increasingly vital partner for the Gulf states. Investment flows from the Arab Gulf to sub-Saharan Africa amounted to about $3.9 billion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Somalia's intelligence agency warns of al Shabaab threat against top leaders

The al Shabaab group linked to al Qaeda plans to target Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, the country's intelligence agency warned on Tuesday.

Reuters

The right's stealth assault on Somalia

In the 19th century, my homeland was carved up by imperialists. Now that's in danger of happening all over again

Salon

Your life is under threat. You might have to run any second. What do you take?

From those at risk of wildfires to activists facing death threats – thousands of people around the world keep a bag ready to flee. What do they pack?

The Guardian - UK

How war in Ukraine is affecting food supply in Africa and the Middle East

Prices of basics such as oil and wheat are shooting up and shortages are showing on supermarket shelves in Lebanon, Somalia and Egypt

The Guardian - UK

Lanarkshire college supports asylum seekers in their bid to learn English

South Lanarkshire College in East Kilbride answered a plea from Somalian asylum seekers being housed in a hotel in the town

Daily Record

Climate-Related Disasters Pose ‘Major’ Growth Threat in Middle East, Central Asia, Warns IMF

The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are rising faster in the Middle East and Central Asia than anywhere in the world, posing a "major threat" to growth and prosperity, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. A new International Monetary Fund paper showed that climate disasters in the region injured…

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Muslims Face Frugal Ramadan as Ukraine War Drives up Food Prices

Russia's Ukraine invasion, which has already exacerbated food woes in parts of Africa and the Middle East, is marring preparations for the holy month of Ramadan and forcing a turn to frugal iftar sunset meals. From Lebanon to Tunisia and Somalia, Muslims who traditionally break a dawn-to-dusk fast with lavish…

The Conversation

Africa's wars are hurting its rich heritage: how the law can help

Several countries across the African continent are currently embroiled in war. Some of those worst hit are South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso. These armed conflicts are caused by a range of factors, including bad governance, corruption, poverty, rights…

The Guardian - UK

Escape from Mogadishu review – propulsive political thriller

North and South Korean diplomats in Somalia have to work together in this slick spectacle, loosely based on real events

France 24

Dozens killed in twin attacks in Somalia ahead of elections

In tonight's edition: Dozens of people are killed in twin attacks in Somalia. Al Shabaab extremists claim responsibility, saying they were targeting politicians in a bid to disrupt already stalled elections. Also, Tunisian farmers take the law into their own hands in the midst of an ongoing water crisis. Poor…

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The Guardian - UK

Female opposition MP among dozens killed in Somalia bombings

Al-Shabaab claim responsibility for attacks, including that which killed Amina Mohamed Abdi in run-up to elections this week

Asharq Al-Awsat

Prominent Somali Woman Lawmaker Among 15 Killed in Bombing

A prominent Somali woman lawmaker is among at least 15 people killed in a suicide bombing that hit a polling station in rural central Somalia, police said Thursday. The attack took place late Wednesday in the town of Beledweyne, the capital of Somalia's Hiran region. Among its victims was opposition…

Al Jazeera

Somalia: Five dead in attack on military base near airport

The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab has said it was behind the attack at the camp near Mogadishu airport.

Reuters

Death toll from Somalia attack that killed lawmaker rises to 15 - state TV

The death toll from Wednesday's attack in central Somalia in which a parliamentary election candidate was killed has risen to 15, state-run television said.

Reuters

At least five killed in attack on Somali military base - diplomatic memo

At least five people, including two of the attackers, were killed during a raid by armed militants on Wednesday on an army base near the Somali capital's international airport, a diplomatic memo said.

The Independent UK

East Africa's hunger crisis needs global action, says Oxfam

The aid agency Oxfam International warns that widespread hunger across East Africa could become “a catastrophe” without an injection of funds to the region’s most vulnerable communities

The Guardian - UK

Escape from Mogadishu review – Koreans bolt through Somali war-zone chaos

Diplomats from North and South Korea join forces to escape the Somalian capital in 1991, in film version of an amazing true story

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