President’s letter to Iran
The letter overlooked Iran’s malign activities in Somalia and the broader region
Somalia
At least 32 people killed in Somalia beach attack
State media says militant Islamist group al Shabaab behind explosion in Mogadishu
Man jailed over ‘altruistic’ attempt to smuggle Somali journalist fleeing persecution into Ireland
Court told Omar Adbuqadir (31) did not receive any money when he gave woman his wife’s Swedish identity card to help her enter State
‘You’re famous, what are you doing here?’: The asylum seeker who has gone from Somali TV to a bunk bed in Citywest
Salman Jamal was a prominent news reporter in Somalia when he was nearly killed in a bomb attack. Now he shares a room in a Dublin centre
Asylum seekers citing female genital mutilation successful in fewer than half of cases
There was a dramatic fall in numbers claiming FGM last year, when just two cited it as their primary reason for seeking asylum, with one person successful
With focus on Houthi attacks in Red Sea, threat from Somali pirates re-emerges
Following first ship hijacking in six years, there have been three piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia so far this year
High Court refuses man’s ‘11th hour’ bid to halt imminent deportation
Somalian man to be deported to France after Ireland rejected claim for international protection
Somalia militants kill passenger and holding five hostages after UN helicopter crash, says official
UN aircraft on evacuation mission was forced to land in Galgudud region of central Somalia after mechanical failure
Somalia, US forces kill al Shabaab leader behind numerous attacks in region, says official
US military’s Africa Command carries out air strike but strike’s target yet to be confirmed
In Somalia, the creepy crawlies are the least of their worries
With climate change having a catastrophic effect on the region, it is no wonder Somalis aren’t bothered by insects. It’s people they should be scared of
Seán Moncrieff: You’ve seen pictures of starving kids. But nothing prepares you for the up-close reality
Did I have the mental fortitude to witness human depravity visited upon children in Somalia?
Inquisitor general or Inspector Gadget? Matt Cooper finds his fun side
Radio: Today FM host is unconvincing as a tech goods showman, while Sean Moncrieff can’t stay serious for too long
Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130
Half a million people have been displaced since the rains started in October
Building maternal and infant healthcare centres from the ground up
Charity Trócaire marks its 50th year helping the world’s poor. Known as the Mother of Health in the Gedo region of Somalia, where it operates four hospitals and more than 25 outreach centres it is pushing to build even more
Helping families to find refuge
Trócaire is assisting families forced to flee their homes build a new life
Woman wins High Court challenge over refusal to allow children come to live in Ireland
Findings in case of woman who moved from Somalia were ‘particularly harsh’, judge found
‘Our country has been through a lot’: Drama series shines a light on Somalia
First episode of TV show about young people in Mogadishu tops 1.9 million views
Somalia: More than 1m people displaced since beginning of 2023
Drought, floods and conflict have created ‘one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises’
More than 40,000 estimated to have died last year as result of Somalia drought
Horn of Africa country faces sixth consecutive failed rainy season, said to be related to climate change
Sally Hayden: Most global migrants move legally for work, but climate change could alter that
Temperature rises could force billions of people to move countries in the coming years: analysts say migration policies must evolve to reflect that
Senior Islamic State leader in Somalia killed in US raid
Official says Bilal al-Sudani was ‘a key operative and facilitator for Isis’ global network’
Somalia’s first climate change minister: ‘Our future is not in our hands, as the climate change is caused outside our borders’
Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi explains to Sally Hayden that international action is needed to tackle droughts afflicting millions in vulnerable countries such as Somalia, and how Mary Robinson could help
Somalia’s fight against Al Shabaab, the group who must not be named
The Islamic militants were pushed out of Mogadishu in 2011, but attacks continue
At least 10 people killed after car bombs detonate in Somalia’s Hiraan region
Al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab has claimed responsibility saying it targeted ‘apostate militias and soldiers’
Drought will affect Somali children ‘for the rest of their lives’
As Somalis suffer the country’s worst drought in 40 years, medical workers warn of the long-term physical damage malnutrition is doing to children
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