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Somalia, [a] officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, [b] is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti [13] to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
Jul 11, 2024 · 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.
Jan 2, 2024 · Provides an overview of Somalia, including key dates and facts about this east African country.
Jun 11, 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.
Jun 6, 2024 · Somalia has won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council - hailed as a significant step for the war-torn nation.
Jul 10, 2024 · the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) operated in the country with the approval of the UN from 2007-2022; its peacekeeping mission included assisting Somali forces in providing security for a stable political process, enabling the gradual handing over of security responsibilities from AMISOM to the Somali security forces, and reducing ...
History 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.
Somalia, Country, eastern Africa. Located in the Horn of Africa, it stretches from just south of the Equator to the Gulf of Aden. Area: 246,199 sq mi (637,657 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 20,300,000. Capital: Mogadishu. Most of the people are nomadic or seminomadic Somalis. Languages: Somali, Arabic (both official); also English, Italian.
Apr 14, 2024 · 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.
A personal journey to find the story behind a funk inspired 80s East African revolution. BBC Radio 4. Available for over a year.
