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Millions in Somalia facing hunger as drought continues
Somalia has missed its fifth rainy season in a row, forcing many to abandon their farms. More than seven million people are facing food insecurity in the country.
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Car explosion, gunfire hit hotel in Somalia’s Kismayo: Reports
State-run TV says security forces dealing with a ‘terrorist incident’ at Tawakal hotel in Kismayo city.
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UN warns famine imminent in Somalia, calls for immediate aid
A famine could be declared in Somalia within weeks - a sign of dire consequences from the worst drought in decades.
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Ukraine grain ship on its way to Africa for millions facing famin
A United Nations-chartered ship loaded with grain has set sail from a Black Sea port in Ukraine, heading to Africa.
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Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president
Sheikh Mohamud elected president for the second time, defeating incumbent President in a final round
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Somalia set to hold overdue presidential election
Citing security reasons, police in Somalia announce a curfew in Mogadishu ahead of the long-delayed election.
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Somalia MPs meet to vote in long-delayed presidential election
Somali lawmakers gathered in Mogadishu Sunday to vote in the country's long-overdue presidential election.
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Mortar attacks strike Somalia area where new MPs convened
Somalia's new members of parliament have been sworn in - more than a year behind schedule.
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Somalia: Violence against journalists rises
Somalia is the most dangerous country in Africa to be a journalist.
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Somalia: First public blood bank in decades opened since rise in unrest
Dozens of people have been killed in violent attacks this year in Somalia. The attacks have become more frequent amid the election process in the country.
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Mogadishu election: Long-delayed process marred by violence again
Nearly 50 people were killed this week in twin suicide bomb attacks on politicians in Beledweyne.
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Somalia’s worst drought in 40 years: NGOs warn of deepening crisis
Hungry and homeless. Al Jazeera report from a refugee camp in Somalia where many displaced by drought are facing starvation.
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UN: Hunger crisis threatens half of Somalia’s young children
Malnutrition has reached crisis levels, UNICEF senior official says, calling on the international community to act.
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East Africa unrest: Millions of people displaced by conflict
The challenges East Africa faced this year and whether there is the political will to make changes in 2022.
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Somalia’s president suspends prime minister amid election spat
Prime minister, marine forces commander suspended until corruption investigations are complete, president’s office says.
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Kenya rejects ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row
Nairobi slammed the UN court after it gave Somalia control over an oil and gas rich chunk of the Indian Ocean.
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Top UN court sides with Somalia in sea border dispute with Kenya
ICJ rules largely in favour of Somalia in setting a sea boundary believed to be rich in oil and gas.
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Rival groups clash in Somali capital over president’s mandate
Gunfire erupts between security forces loyal to the president and others angered by his extended stay in power.
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Somalia facing second COVID-19 wave
Cases are rising in the country, and more than 300 people have died from the virus in the last two weeks.
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Somali opposition leaders ‘no longer recognise president’
A coalition of opposition candidates urges the president, known as Farmajo, to ‘respect the constitution’ and ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
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Trump orders most US troops out of Somalia
The pullback is part of a larger effort to reduce US troop levels abroad before Donald Trump leaves office in January.
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Remittances to Kenya hit hard by COVID-19
Coronavirus pandemic means fewer diaspora Africans are sending money home. Al Jazeera looks at how Kenyans are affected.
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Amnesty: Somalia journalists face abusive means of suppression
A recent Amnesty International report says harassment and intimidation of journalists are so deeply entrenched, it makes Somalia one of the most dangerous places to report from.
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Somalia: Only one hospital to treat country’s COVID-19 patients
In Somalia, healthcare workers are facing the prospect of treating patients without adequate medical resources.