Africa Somalia The UN Security Council has decided to lift the arms embargo imposed on Somalia since 1992, with a resolution stating that its 'primary objective is to reduce the threat from Al-Shabaab'
Africa Somalia The country asked the UN to end its political mission, which assisted the government to bring peace and stability after attacks by the al-Qaeda-linked extremist group al-Shabab, a decision that followed 'a thorough consideration of strategic priorities'
Africa Somalia At least 300 goats were killed by lightning that struck their pasture in the Hiiraan region following heavy rains in the area in recent days
Africa Somalia Around 88.000 people were internally displaced in Somalia in the first three months of 2024, the UNHCR reported
Africa Somalia In the frame of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and to increase efforts to end the 7-year variant poliovirus epidemic, the Minister of Health and Human Services and high-level representatives reviewed progress, analyzing data and strategies