APO News from Africa: WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia: WHO is concerned by the chronic shortage of funding for life-saving work in Somalia in response to the ongoing drought that has plunged the country further towards famine, disease, and health insecurity. Drought in Somalia led to the destruction of crops and livestock, leaving more than 3.3 … [Read more...] about WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia
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US soldier killed during Somalia operation against Shabaab
US soldier killed during Somalia operation against Shabaab: US soldier killed during Somalia operation against Shabaab: An American soldier was shot dead and two others wounded in a night-time raid with Somali forces against Shabaab militants in Somalia, the US military said Friday. “On May 4, one US service member was killed during an operation against Al-Shabaab near … [Read more...] about US soldier killed during Somalia operation against Shabaab
Somalia: $100 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought
APO News from Africa: Somalia: 0 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought: Drought-stricken families in rural Somalia have been given a lifeline via $ 100 cash grants to see them through lean times brought on by severe drought. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this week provided the grants to more than 55,000 homes around Baidoa to help … [Read more...] about Somalia: $100 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought
As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia
APO News from Africa: As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia: As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, early numbers show an increasing number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera or acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) — a combination that killed many children in the famine of 2011. … [Read more...] about As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia
Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
APO News from Africa: Famine risk, Alfano: "Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen": "Responding to the appeal made by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, we have arranged, through Italian Cooperation, a package of humanitarian aid worth 10 million euros in response to the very serious food crisis that is … [Read more...] about Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
