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March 28, 2015
Somali Forces End Al-Shabab Siege of Mogadishu Hotel

Officials say at least 20 people killed, 28 injured in militant group's attack on popular hotel
March 24, 2015
Remittance Cuts a Threat to Somalia’s Food Security

The United Nations says remittances from abroad are key to food security in Somalia, and that a recent decision by Western banks to bar money transfers into the country could have disastrous effects. VOA's Abdulaziz Billow reports.
March 24, 2015
Somalis, After 2 Famines, Still Face Food Insecurity

Though situation is improving, UN says 3 million people ‘are teetering on the edge’
March 24, 2015
Somalis Still Face Food Insecurity After 2 Famines

Somalia is the only country to suffer two famines in recent history. Though farming and livestock industries are strong, political turmoil, clan infighting and land disputes leave the country's population vulnerable to food insecurity. Abdulaziz Billow reports for VOA from Mogadishu.
February 10, 2015
Can Somalia Pull Out of Perpetual Crisis?

Lawmakers endorse 66-man Cabinet list proposed by new prime minister - and approval comes as a relief, after lawmakers twice voice strong opposition
January 28, 2015
Somali President Renews Amnesty Offer for Al-Shabab Members

Comment prompted by defection of al-Shabab's former intelligence chief, what government says is steady flow of 'foot soldiers' abandoning militant group
January 27, 2015
Somalia Aims to Improve Lives of Children

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially ratified convention on rights of children
January 27, 2015
Somalia Aims to Improve Lives of Children

Somalia's president signed into law the Convention on the Rights of the Child on January 20. Somalia’s children continue to face daily challenges posed by conflict, displacement, malnutrition and disease. One in seven die before reaching the age of five and fewer than half of the children attend school. Abdulaziz Billow reports from Mogadishu on what, if anything, this new law will do to help improve the lives of the youngest Somalis.
January 18, 2015
Somali Parliament Forces PM to Dissolve Cabinet

Prime minister now has 14 days to propose new cabinet, seek confidence vote in divided legislature
January 18, 2015
Somali Parliament Forces PM to Dissolve Cabinet

Somalia's prime minister has dissolved his 60-member cabinet on the day it was to face a confidence vote in the federal parliament. The prime minister has 14 days to propose a new cabinet and to seek a confidence vote in the divided legislature. Abdulaziz Billow reports on the latest political development in Somalia.
January 17, 2015
Somali PM Dissolves Cabinet

PM's decision comes just hours before he was to face a confidence vote in parliament
January 12, 2015
Somalia Hosts IGAD Foreign Ministers

FMs from Intergovernmental Authority on Development meet in Mogadishu for first time in nearly 25 years; summit expected later in the year
January 10, 2015
Foreign Ministers Discuss Somalia's Progress

Officials of Intergovernmental Authority on Development member states express confidence that Mogadishu will realize political, security goals
December 03, 2014
AMISOM Undertakes New Role in Somalia

The UN-sanctioned military mission to Somalia, known as AMISOM, is taking on a new role after freeing much of the country from al-Shabab control. New operating guidelines will allow troops to re-open key supply routes once blockaded by militants in south central Somalia. As Abdulaziz Billow reports from Mogadishu, more freedom of movement is needed to help alleviate the impact of drought and food insecurity.
December 01, 2014
Safety of Journalists in Somalia a Major Concern

This year, at least three journalists have been killed in Somalia and three more badly wounded
November 17, 2014
Somali Political Crisis Deepens

Fourteen ministers ask prime minister to resign over his intense political rift with president
October 29, 2014
UN, World Bank Chiefs Visit Somalia

Stop is part of a multi-nation tour to pledge support for Somalia's transition and strengthen security across the wider Horn of Africa region
October 27, 2014
Al-Shabab Terrorists Pushed From Last Somali Stronghold

African Union and Somali troops dislodge extremists from coastal city headquarters
October 27, 2014
Al-Shabab Terrorists Pushed From Last Somali Stronghold

The terrorist group al-Shabab has been pushed out of its last stronghold in Somalia, the coastal city of Barawe. African forces and Somali soldiers liberated it in their latest military victory. Abdulaziz Billow reports.
October 17, 2014
UN: Somalis Need Food, Not Just Security Improvements

At least one million Somalis are at risk of starvation, according to UN officials

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