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43,000 estimated dead in Somalia drought last year

An estimated 43,000 people died during the longest drought on record in Somalia last year, with half of them likely to have been children, according to a new report. It is the first official death toll announced in the drought withering large parts ...

20 Mar 2023 at 10:24

Truss wants reassurance over ‘appalling’ behaviour before lifting Oxfam aid ban

The Foreign Secretary wants to “reassure” herself before lifting the suspension on aid funding for Oxfam after a string of “appalling” allegations were levelled against the charity’s staff. Liz Truss said she wanted to be sure the type of ...

18 May 2022 at 18:18

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Severe drought leads to hundreds of deaths as Somalia faces famine

The worst drought in the Horn of Africa in four decades has sparked efforts to prevent famine, with hundreds of people having died of malnutrition already in the region. Previously unreported data shared with the Associated Press show at ...

08 Jun 2022 at 11:16

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UN World Food Programme Country Director 'one of Donegal’s finest ambassadors'

A Mountcharles woman who is Country Director for the UN World Food Programme in South Sudan has been described as one of “Donegal’s finest ambassadors.” Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue met with ...

19 Mar 2024 at 07:33

Gavin Williamson introduces Bill on Somaliland recognition

Sir Gavin Williamson to introduce Bill on Somaliland recognition

The lives of millions of people could be transformed overnight if the UK Government recognises Somaliland as an independent nation, Sir Gavin Williamson has said. The Tory former cabinet minister tabled his Republic of ...

04 Jul 2023 at 14:34

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10 cheetah cubs destined to be sold as pets rescued from captivity

Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Laurie Marker, the founder of the Cheetah ...

20 Aug 2025 at 17:24

Scotland

Charities given £250,000 to tackle hunger crisis in Africa

Two charities helping to tackle a hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa are being given grants totalling £250,000 from the Scottish Government. Christian Aid and Islamic Relief will share the sum from the ...

16 Jul 2022 at 13:54

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