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Somalia

Somalia is a country on the Horn of Africa that is struggling through its worst drought in 40 years. Half the population is dependent on food aid.

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Igiana Scego

Author Igiaba Scego explores Italy's colonial past in Africa

Author Igiaba Scego explores Italy's colonial past in Africa

In her writing, Igiaba Scego tells of Italy's repressed colonial past.
CultureOctober 19, 202404:39 min
A picture of Turkish President and the President of Sudan Omar Al-Bashir (C) tour in Port Sudan

How Turkey is competing with China for influence in Africa

How Turkey is competing with China for influence in Africa

Turkey increases its engagement in Africa, but finding a role among dominant players China and Russia is difficult.
BusinessSeptember 26, 2024
Female traffic police officer directing traffic in Mogadishu

Women police officers in Somalia out from behind the desk

Women police officers in Somalia out from behind the desk

As authorities intensify operations against al-Shabaab, women are being deployed to control traffic.
CrimeJuly 4, 202402:33 min
DRK Prozess gegen mutmaßliche Putschisten

AfricaLink News bulletin: 07 June 2024

AfricaLink News bulletin: 07 June 2024

53 alleged coup plotters go on trial in DRC+++Somalia wins a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council
PoliticsJune 7, 202403:12 min
Two Somaliland flags against a cloudy sky

Somaliland eyes Ethiopia's recognition amid Somalia tensions

Somaliland eyes Ethiopia's recognition amid Somalia tensions

Somaliland is keen to conclude a deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as independent.
PoliticsMay 17, 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) and President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud (left) inspect a military guard

Somalia-Turkey defense deal: What impact will it have?

Somalia-Turkey defense deal: What impact will it have?

The latest defense deal cements Ankara's position as a major player in the Horn of Africa nation.
PoliticsMarch 1, 202401:30 min
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People wait outside of the University of Hargeisa during a graduation ceremony, in the city of Hargeisa, Somaliland

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland: Is it a country?

Somalia has condemned Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland. What's the difference between Somalia and Somaliland?
ConflictsJanuary 4, 202401:51 min
Äthiopien Tigray Konflikt Symbolbild

Has the Russia-Ukraine grain deal worked?

The grain export deal struck last July between Russia and Ukraine is due to expire on March 18. Has it worked?
Food SecurityMarch 16, 2023
A view over Berbera Port from the distance with gantry cranes

At Port of Berbera, Dubai invests in Horn of Africa shipping

Dubai is investing in Somaliland, giving the breakaway region political weight in exchange for commercial power.
BusinessDecember 26, 2022
Somalia: A child displaced by drought walks past the rotting carcasses of goats which died from hunger and thirst

International Rescue Commission lists emergency hot spots

There are record numbers of people in need of humanitarian assistance — but there is cause for hope.
PoliticsDecember 14, 2022
A group of adults and children and a donkey cart

Somalia's food crisis claims young lives

Children are starving to death in Somalia where roughly half the population urgently needs food
Food SecurityNovember 22, 2022
DW Eco Africa-Sendung (23.09.2022)

Somalia: Biogas for food security

How local biogas is transforming the lives of displaced communities in Somalia.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 22, 202203:49 min
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