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Climate crisis funds not reaching countries in need, senior UN official says

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, Martin Griffiths criticises opaque handling of $100bn a year promised to poorer countries

The Guardian - UK

Somalia: four lessons from past experience of dealing with famine

Since 1990 the world’s famines have been classified as small – with the glaring exceptions of Somalia in 1991-92 and 2010-12. Now the UN’s World Food Programme says that nearly seven million Somalis face not being able to find enough food in the last months of 2022.

The Conversation

UN warns Somalia humanitarian crisis remains 'dire'

Nairobi (AFP) - The United Nations said on Wednesday that the humanitarian response to the crisis in Somalia where a historic drought is threatening famine has gathered pace but warned the situation remained "dire".

AFP

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UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas

The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group

The Independent UK

What's the US military doing in Africa?

“Keep your eye on Africa," journalist warns

Salon

Nostalgia from Somalia

Mogadishu in Somalia in the mid-1980s was a crossroads where Africa, Asia and Europe joined, where hotels like the Al-Uruba competed with other luxury venues to host some of the Indian Ocean's most potent popular music. Situated right on Lido beach, the distinctive Al-Uruba building with Arabic and Somali architectural…

Bangkok Post

From water conservation to crop selection, how farmers can take action against drought

As climate change accelerates, many countries around the world are increasingly facing the risk of drought. Water scarcity has become one of the major constraints of food production in the 21st century, and a major threat for our current and future food security. In the Horn of Africa, four consecutive…

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Migrants feel inflation's squeeze twice — at home and abroad

In nearly every corner of the globe, people are spending more on food and fuel, rent and transportation

The Independent UK

Nine dead and 47 wounded in attack on south Somalia hotel

Mogadishu (AFP) - Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, the region's security minister said.

AFP

Siege in southern Somalia ends after vehicle bomb sparks clashes

A siege in the southern Somali town of Kismayo on Sunday ended after a battle between security forces and al-Shabab fighters accused of setting off an explosive-laden vehicle.

Tribune News Service

Vehicle bomb explodes in southern Somalia; deadly clashes ensue

An explosive-laden vehicle detonated in the southern Somali town of Kismayo on Sunday, with witnesses blaming al-Shabab fighters for targeting a community meeting.

Tribune News Service

'Three school children dead' after terrorists drive explosive-laden car into Somalia hotel

As well as the fatalities, there were 'close to a dozen' wounded

Manchester Evening News

Terrorists drive explosive-laden car into popular Somalia hotel and kill five students

Witnesses say there was a huge blast in Kismayu before gunfire broke out, and local students have been caught in the middle of the heavy fighting with reports five have been killed

Daily Mirror

Attack on hotel in Somalia’s Kismayo ends with 9 civilians dead

Security forces say attack by al-Shabab on Tawakal Hotel is over with the death of all gunmen involved.

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Reuters

Car explosion, gunfire hit hotel in Somalia's Kismayu port city - police

A car laden with explosives rammed into the gate of a hotel in centre of Somalia's port city of Kismayu followed by gunfire - a police officer and a resident said on Sunday.

WEKU

A $2.5 million prize gives this humanitarian group more power to halt human suffering

Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council, which has been awarded the Hilton Humanitarian Prize for helping millions in crisis, talks about unprecedented challenges and dreams of a better future.

The Independent UK

Somali Americans, many who fled war, now seek elected office

Somali Americans who fled war and famine are seeking to join the political process in greater numbers during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections

Irish Mirror

Tommy Tiernan returns from Somalia where he witnessed humanitarian devastation across the region

Trócaire has warned of a rapid deterioration in the food crisis in Somalia

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One child a minute being admitted for malnutrition treatment in Somalia: UNICEF

One child is being admitted for medical treatment for malnutrition every minute in Somalia as severe drought threatens to cause the deaths of children on a scale not seen in half a century, a spokesperson for UNICEF said on Tuesday.

Reuters

IMF reaches staff agreement with Somalia, eyes debt forgiveness in late 2023

International Monetary Fund staff on Monday reached a staff-level agreement with Somalia that will allow the release of about $10 million to the East African country, once approved by the board, the head of the IMF mission told Reuters.

The Independent UK

U.S. hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

The Treasury Department said Monday that it has sanctioned a group of high-ranking members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group, who act as key middle men between the group and local companies in Somalia

Evening Standard

Somalia famine: what has caused the worst drought in 40 years and how to donate

More than half of children aged under five in Somalia are facing acute malnutrition

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFM Announces Films Partaking in 19th Editions

The Marrakech International Film Festival committee has unveiled the list of films partaking in the official contest of its 19th edition scheduled between November 11 and 19. The films represent 14 countries including four in Europe (France, Portugal, Switzerland, and Sweden), two from Latin America (Brazil and Mexico), four from…

The Conversation

Famine should not exist in 2022, yet Somalia faces its worst yet. Wealthy countries, pay your dues

More than a quarter of a million people died of hunger in Somalia in 2011 – half of them children younger than five. The situation in Somalia in the coming months could be a great deal worse, despite global commitments to never let the 2011 famine happen again.

France 24

Somalia: The curse of famine

In the past few decades, Somalia’s droughts have increased both in intensity and in number due to climate change. It is now facing a famine that threatens the lives of millions of people, especially children. The United Nations says there are staggering levels of malnutrition among children under the age…

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