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Floods kill at least 31 in Somalia. UN warns of a flood event likely to happen once in 100 years

Somali authorities say floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in various parts of the country

The Independent UK

Somalia swamped by once-in-a-century flooding after historic drought: UN

The United Nations has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century event.

Radio France Internationale

United Nations suspends pullout of African Union troops from Somalia as battles with militants rage

The United Nations Security Council has suspended for three months the pullout of African Union troop from Somalia, where fighting rages with al-Qaida's affiliate in East Africa

The Independent UK

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Dozens dead and thousands trapped in Somalia’s ‘worst floods in decades’

People are losing their homes, livestock and farmland to the flooding in one of the poorest countries in the world.

Al Jazeera

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

Aid agencies say heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia

The Independent UK

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

Al Jazeera

Nod for Chinese technicians to come ashore at Vizhinjam violates security guidelines: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges Centre complicit in allowing Chinese workers to disembark at Vizhinjam port, violating security guidelines. He questions why Chinese workers are being allowed to work illegally for Adani Group linked to global money-laundering networks. Home Ministry guidelines state no landing permit for nationals of Afghanistan, China,…

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Despite one of the US military's greatest fiascoes, American troops are still in Somalia fighting an endless war

30 years after the infamous Battle of Mogadishu, the U.S. military is still conducting operations in Somalia.

The Conversation

Somali piracy, once an unsolvable security threat, has almost completely stopped. Here's why

In 2011, pirates carried out 212 attacks in a vast area spanning Somali waters, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, actions that the World Bank said cost the world economy US$18 billion a year.

The Conversation

Kenya signs defence agreement with United States ahead of planned deployment to Haiti

Washington and Nairobi have signed a defence agreement that will see Kenya receive resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.

Radio France Internationale

US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deployment

The U.S. and Kenya have signed a defense agreement that will see the East African nation get resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence

The Independent UK

Somaliland rejects talk of unification with Somalia after Museveni comment

Somaliland says it has no plans to discuss unity with Somalia despite Uganda’s talk of acting as ‘unification mediator’.

Al Jazeera

The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21

The death toll from a bombing attack at a government checkpoint in central Somalia has reached 21

The Independent UK

A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 15 people, authorities say

An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne

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Son of ousted Gabon leader charged with corruption and embezzlement

Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo, has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds and money laundering. Several cabinet members were also indicted. Also in this edition: famine aid for Somalia is to be temporarily suspended after a UN probe found widespread theft…

The Conversation

Somalia's voice of hope: a tribute to Axmed Naaji, legendary singer and trailblazing composer

Somalis are natural-born critics, yet for over six decades Axmed Naaji Sacad (Ahmed Naji Sa'ad) was almost unanimously revered. A household name in urban Somalia, the popular singer and poet has passed away at the age of 84 in London.

The Independent UK

African Union says its 2nd phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun

The second phase of the African Union troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun, under a timeline for the handover of security to the country’s authorities

The Conversation

AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024.

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Refugee children have a right to be educated in Indonesia – our research shows the barriers in their way

Indonesia is a major refugee transit country in Southeast Asia. As of May 2023, Indonesia hosted at least 12,704 refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, Iraq and Sudan. Almost 30% are children.

Al Jazeera

Outcry in Somalia over government decision to ban TikTok, Telegram

Somali authorities banned the platform, which young Somalis say the platforms is a source of livelihood for them.

Al Jazeera

What’s next for security in Somalia after the AU mission ends?

The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.

The Independent UK

Winding road takes runner Abdihamid Nur from Somalia to the starting line at worlds for the US

Abdihamid Nur's winding road led the distance runner to the track this week at world championships in Budapest

Al Jazeera

Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues

Without funding from MSF, hospital administrators are concerned about maintaining enough supplies to treat the wounded.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed, 12 wounded in targeted Somali bus explosion

Somali authorities say the armed group’s attack took place on a road between Qoryoley and Marka districts.

Evening Standard

Somali athletics boss suspended after untrained runner allowed to compete in 100m sprint

‘Abukar Ali has been identified as not a sportsperson and not a runner’

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