Somalia - Wikipedia
WebSomalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is on the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest.
Somalia | Election, President, News, Capital, & Economy ...
Web3 days ago · Somalia, easternmost country of Africa, on the Horn of Africa. It extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden and occupies an important geopolitical position between sub-Saharan Africa and the countries of Arabia and southwestern Asia. The capital is Mogadishu. Learn more about Somalia here.
Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who ...
Web13 hours ago · 9 May 2024 Human Rights. The UN independent human rights expert on Somalia on Thursday called on authorities to step up efforts to address the country’s complex and serious security challenges. Concluding an official visit to the Horn of Africa nation Isha Dyfan highlighted the impact on civilians, especially women and children, …
Somalia country profile - BBC News
WebJan 2, 2024 · Population: 17 million. Languages: Somali, Arabic. Life expectancy: 55 years (men) 59 years (women) LEADERS. President: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Getty Images. Hassam Sheikh Mohamud was elected by...
In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission
Web21 hours ago · Somalia's government has requested the termination of a U.N. political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms and democracy for over a decade, according to a letter the ...
Somalia - World Factbook Glyph
WebAncient Egypt trade expeditions along the northeastern coast of Africa - including today's Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia - occurred at various times between the 25th and 12th centuries B.C. Between A.D. 800 and 1100, immigrant Muslim Arabs and Persians set up coastal trading posts along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, solidifying ...
Somalia | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WebApr 18, 2024 · Stay on top of Somalia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
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