Somaliland Wants To Make One Thing Clear: It Is NOT Somalia
The breakaway republic has not received international recognition. Its foreign minister says that's slowing down delivery of aid to the drought-stricken territory.
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What Country Spends The Most (And Least) On Health Care Per Person?
A new report looks at data from 184 countries. And raises the question: Does more spending lead to better health outcomes?
Sisters Find Home In Utah After Somali Civil War Made Them Refugees
Annie and Randall Johnson have two teenage daughters who came to Utah as refugees from the Somali civil war. Since meeting, they've learned about both cultures all while becoming a family.
Social Media Star Has A 'Crazy Idea' To Help Somalia
Jerome Jarre wanted to raise $1 million, buy 60 tons of food and get Turkish Airlines to fly it in for free. How's he doing?
Why The Famine In South Sudan Keeps Getting Worse
The U.N. says Sudan — and three other countries — are the scene of catastrophic famine. What are the causes?
Somali Pirates Reportedly Seize Tanker In First Commercial Hijacking Since 2012
An anti-piracy group says the Aris 13 oil tanker, which has an eight-member Sri Lankan crew, sent a distress call Monday and "then it disappeared."
Somaliland To Trump: Take Us Off Your Travel Ban
The self-declared republic believes it should not be included on the list along with Somalia. 'We are two different states," says the foreign minister. It's a long story.
Drought Threatens To Drive Famine In Somalia As Hunger Kills More Than 100
On Saturday, Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said 110 people died of malnourishment or disease in a single region over a two-day span. About half the country is at risk of famine.
Kenyan Court Rules Government Cannot Close World's Largest Refugee Camp
The government calls Dadaab a security threat. The judge says: "No single arrest or conviction has been cited nor has it been established why a blanket condemnation should be applied to all refugees."
In Somalia's Historic Presidential Election, A Surprise Victor Declared
The vote took place under tight security and is a big step in a country that hasn't had a functioning central government for the past 26 years.