Somalia latest news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Somalia:

Politics

• Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has extended the country's state of emergency for another 30 days, citing the ongoing threat from al-Shabaab militants. (Source: Reuters)
• The Somali government has announced plans to hold a national conference to discuss the country's political future and the implementation of a new constitution. (Source: BBC)

Security

• Al-Shabaab militants have launched a series of attacks in southern Somalia, including a suicide bombing that killed at least 10 people in the town of Jilib. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Somali military has launched an operation to retake the town of Qandala, which was seized by al-Shabaab militants earlier this month. (Source: Garowe Online)

Economy

• Somalia's economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2023, driven by increased agricultural production and remittances from abroad. (Source: World Bank)
• The Somali government has launched a new initiative to promote small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: The East African)

Humanitarian

• The United Nations has appealed for $1.4 billion to support humanitarian efforts in Somalia in 2023, citing the ongoing crisis caused by drought, conflict, and displacement. (Source: UN News)
• The Somali government has launched a campaign to vaccinate millions of children against measles and other diseases. (Source: WHO)

Other

• Somalia has been hit by a severe drought, which has affected over 2 million people and displaced thousands. (Source: OCHA)
• The Somali government has announced plans to establish a new national airline. (Source: The Star)

Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.