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As many as 43,000 people may have died in Somalia last year due to the ongoing drought in the country.
Millions of people in Somalia face starvation, warns UN.
As many as four million people in Somalia face the risk of starvation and the situation is only deteriorating as the country faced its third consecutive dry season, the United Nations' climate report has warned.
Teen gang-raped and thrown to her death from sixth-floor
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Somali police and intelligence chiefs fired after deadly hotel attack in Mogadishu
The Cabinet action followed a recommendation by Security Minister Mohamed Abukar Islow. It came hours after the end of the attack on the Nasa-Hablod Hotel.
Al-Shabab claims suicide car bomb and assault on Mogadishu hotel that has left 23 dead
Capt. Mohamed Hussein said the gunfire could still be heard inside the Nasa-Hablod hotel, which is close to the presidential palace and is frequented by politicians and other members of Mogadishu's elite.
Somalia's deadliest attack - 'Every home in Mogadishu has lost someone or knows someone who died'
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Mogadishu truck bomb attack leaves over 300 dead in 'Somalia's deadliest attack'
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Mogadishu explosion: Devastating truck bomb kills at least 20 in Somalia as gunshots heard
Mogadishu residents say it's the most powerful explosion they've heard in years. Nobody has claimed responsibility, though it bears hallmarks of attack by terror group al-Shabab.
Four beheaded in Kenya in suspected al-Shabaab attack
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Sea Princess turned into 'ghost ship' to avoid Somali pirate attacks during cruise
Spokesperson says measures were taken as a precaution and not in response to a specific threat.
Isis tells 'new pharaoh' Trump: While you watch Raqqa, we'll conquer Rome and Istanbul
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Advertising Mogadishu style: Somali artist's charming murals on over 100 shops draw customers in
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Africa famine: A fifth of US voters know nothing about the biggest humanitarian crisis since WW2
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Mogadishu Pizza House siege ends with 31 civilians dead
Al-Shabaab storms popular restaurant after car bomb hits adjacent hotel in latest attack on Somalian capital.
Hostage situation in Somali capital after car bombing leaves at least 14 dead
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African leaders 'stand with the UK' following terrorist attack in Manchester
At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded when a suicide bomber struck at a pop concert.
'Shabby racist' who repeatedly kicked pregnant Muslim woman killing her unborn twins jailed
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Millions are on the brink of starvation in Somalia. It needs our urgent attention
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World leaders urged to cancel Somalia's $5.3bn debt amid threat of imminent famine
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Somalia president vows to ensure justice is served after minister shot dead by security forces
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