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UN Security council to discuss Somalia’s political reforms and tension with Ethiopia
Somalia's political turmoil and escalating security threats will be under intense scrutiny on Monday when the United Nations Security Council convenes for an open briefing followed by closed consultations. Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, and Special Representative of the AU Commission Chairperson for Somalia, Mohamed…
President Bihi holds meeting with outgoing UN Special Representative
Exiting United Nations Special Representative Catriona Laing has met with Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi to discuss the agency's support for development and humanitarian efforts. The UN Special Representative whose term ends at the close of May said the discussion focussed on UN's role in role in support of delivering…
EU holds back food aid in Somalia after UN finds widespread theft
The European Union executive has temporarily suspended funding for the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, two senior EU officials told Reuters on Monday, after a U.N. investigation found widespread theft and misuse of aid meant to avert famine. The European Commission gave more than $7 million in aid to…
‘Widen gaze from Ukraine’ to avert famine in the Horn of Africa, U.N. agency warns
The world must "widen its gaze from the war in Ukraine" to prevent Somalia sliding into famine, the United Nations' children's agency said on Tuesday, warning only a third of the $250 million needed to stave off catastrophe had so far been raised. Four consecutive rainy seasons have failed in…
UN says 7.7 Million in need of humanitarian aid in Somalia
The overall number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in Somalia has risen to 7.7 million from 5.9 million in 2021, the United Nations relief agency said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the escalating drought which has ravaged several…
Crisis in Horn of Africa as region faces worst drought in four decades
International development charity Christian Aid has warned “the cost of living crisis is global and demands urgent action” as people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia including Somaliland face rising hunger and acute water shortages amidst the worst drought in 40 years. The intervention comes as new polling by Savanta, commissioned…