A record number of outbreaks have been reported after droughts, floods and wars have forced large numbers of people to live in unsanitary conditions.
Tag: Somalia
‘Indescribable’: Somalis Recount Horror of Blasts That Killed at Least 100
Twin explosions were the deadliest terrorist attack in the country in five years and underscored the growing threat posed by the terrorist group Al Shabab.
Two Explosions Rock Busy Intersection in Mogadishu
The attack comes as the newly elected government battles terrorist activity with a series of new measures aimed at the terrorist group Al Shabab.
Somalia Asks US to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters
A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
Waiting for Refugee Status, Thousands Live in Limbo
As the Biden administration prioritizes resettling people fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan, many other refugees are waiting years in a system struggling to rebuild.
Waiting for Refugee Status, Thousands Live in Limbo
As the Biden administration prioritizes resettling people fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan, many other refugees are waiting years in a system struggling to rebuild.
An American in Ukraine Finds the War He’s Been Searching For
For an unconventional former Marine colonel, Ukraine represents the morally just war that eluded him his entire career. But how much can he and his military start-up help?
White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes
A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized control over targeting decisions.
In Somalia, ‘Famine Is at the Door,’ U.N. Warns
A U.N. official stopped short of officially declaring a famine in the country. But some aid workers said that the threshold had already been reached.
Militants Attack Trucks Carrying Food Relief in Somalia
The attack in central Somalia comes even as the country faces a devastating drought that has left almost half its population hungry.