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 country profile - BBC News
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Provides an overview of Somalia, including key dates and facts about this east African country.
Former ‘failed State’ Somalia on fragile path to progress: A UN ...
WEBDec 26, 2021 · Afflicted by decades of conflict, recurrent climatic shocks, disease outbreaks and poverty, Somalia was often called a ‘failed state.’. The narrative is now changing and, although fragile, Somalia is on a path to stability, and the resilience of the Somali people is second to none.
Somalia - World Factbook Glyph
WEB6 days ago · Somalia has one of the world’s lowest primary school enrollment rates – just over 40% of children are in school – and one of the world’s highest youth unemployment rates. Life expectancy is low as a result of high infant and maternal mortality rates, the spread of preventable diseases, poor sanitation, chronic malnutrition, and ...
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.
History of Somalia | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBHistory of Somalia, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Somalia. The easternmost country of Africa, Somalia lies on the Horn of Africa and extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden. The Somali people make up the most of the population; the majority of.
Somalia summary | Britannica
WEBSomalia, Country, eastern Africa. Located in the Horn of Africa, it stretches from just south of the Equator to the Gulf of Aden. Area: 246,200 sq mi (637,657 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 20,300,000. Capital: Mogadishu. Most of the …
Somalia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Somalia scores very low for most humanitarian indicators, suffering from poor governance, protracted internal conflict, underdevelopment, economic decline, poverty, social and gender inequality, and environmental degradation.
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
WEBApr 25, 2021 · Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador as row deepens The two countries have been at loggerheads since January in a dispute over Ethiopia's access to the sea. 4 Apr 2024
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