Somalia in a nutshell

Fighting poverty and famine in Somalia, Nepal and Timor Leste

NRC makes three year commitment to humanitarian assistance to Somalia

Somalia humanitarian appeal launched for the first time in Mogadishu

Many still struggle with food insecurity in southern Somalia

Food insecurity still a problem in Somalia

Aid system unable to meet Somalia needs

Somalia from above (slideshow)

Nansen refugee award presented to Somali winner 'Mama" Hawa

Kibaki (Kenya) urges UN aid agencies to move to Somalia

Somalia offers new deal to Al-Shabaab rebels

"Mama Hawa" helps rape victims in Somalia, wins UN award

Toni Simon will be reading from her new book Earth after Earth, Joanna Fuhrman will read from of our collaboration -- illustrations and photos will be projected and Erin Morrill will be reading too at 443 PAS Sept. 20th at 7PM, Thursday. 443 Park Ave South near 30th street.

Let the world not step back from helping Somalia

Despite humanitarian efforts, 2012 remains challenging

Ecemu changing lives in Somalia's squalid camps

Turks provide aid in Mogadishu, Somalia, where others fear to tread

World Vision aid worker reflects on hunger in Somalia

Cholera epidemic threatens residents of southern Somalia

The Somalia famine: one year on

Marking one year since Somalia famine declared, UN flags plight of needy millions

Food security still a concern in Somalia

Somalia famine anniversary: 10 questions answered

UN warns of impending humanitarian crisis

Somalia famine anniversary: Somalis dying on food walks

Tens of thousands need food in Somaliland

Tens of thousands need food aid in Somaliland

Cholera rising in Southern Somalia (WHO)

Somalia at risk of hunger crisis recurrence

New food crisis looms in Somalia-aid agency

Somalia facing fresh humanitarian crisis

US moves against sources of violence, instability in Somalia

New food crisis looms in Somalia: aid agency

Somalia facing fresh hunger emergency

Countering Al-Shabab: how the war on terror is being fought n East Africa

Conflict & uneven rainfall prolong food insecurity

Call for aid scale-up following poor rains

Emergency level famine conditions in Somalia

Returning diaspora help rebuild

Amid insecurities, more Somalis cite difficulties sustaining themselves

Review of Mary Harper's Getting Somalia Wrong, Faith, War and Hope in a Shattered State

Displaced continue to move seeking safety and assistance

WHO reopens health clinic after Al-Shabaab retreat

UNHCR tries to count Somalia's displaced

Enduring security concerns at Dadaab refugee camp

WHO reopens health clinic after Al Shabaab retreat

Obama admits US fight of Al-Queda has extended to Somalia and Yemsn

Crucial medical aid allows primary care in Somalia

Kenya seeking US and EU naval force aid for attack on militant held port town in Somalia

Enhanced policing is critical to sustain military victories in Somalia

UAE charity digs wells in Somalia

FAO initiates food security initiatives in Somalia

South Africa ready to support Somalia on road to democracy

One year on thousands flee Somalia but successes too

Turkey tries out soft power in Somalia

Key military defeats could end Al-Shabaab control in Somalia

Long term investment crucial to Somalia's recovery

Prime Minister touts Somalia potential

Somalia conference opens with appeal for aid drive

Stories from Somalia

Africa Oil- first quarter of 2012 financial and operating results

"Drones-only approach" How Obama chooses who to kill

Seeing the majesty in Somalia's history

Somalia's Al-Shabaab attack President Ahmed's convoy

Long term future of Somalia in debate but violence, disease and hunger still a daily reality for local communities

Somalian man evolves from Civil War to crafting films

UN calls for efforts to minimize civilian casualties in military operations in Somalia

Somalia to have federal government

AU, Somali troops oust Islamists from key stronghold

9000 displaced in Somalia violence

Beyond Black Hawk Down

Risking everything for music and peace in Somalia

At CPJ debrief, Gettleman cites danger, reward

The 21 years itch and Turkey's role in Somalia

The Somalia higher education: the systematic barriers to Somalilanders

Ethiopian military to increase onslaught against Al-Shabaab

Al-Shabaab fades loudly (Strategy Page)

UAE group conducts 500 eye surgeries in Somalia

Somalia enters critical phase

Food vouchers boost nutrition and markets in Somalia

UN urges world to sustain aid flow to Somalia

US trains African soldiers for Somalia mission

UN calls for sustained aid and livelihood support in Somalia

Somalia issue dominates non-aligned countries' meeting in Egypt

Somalia portraits

Somalia political process

Somalia portraits

Somalia, Museveni and militarizing the region

US steps up training for African force in Somalia

Somalia PM plans constitutional government by August

Peace 'spoilers' threaten Somalia progress

Somalia: Food prices inflated beyond reach

Somalia Portraits

Oil can be a boon for Somalia

"Turkey has no ulterior motives in Somalia"

Saving Somalia

A top director takes a new look at Somalia with Tribeca short Asad

Another terrific new video by Toni Simon based on her book Earth After Earth

US Patriot Act Kept Somalia Starving

Angeline Jolie named UN refugee envoy

Jeffery Gettleman web extra on Somalia (interviewed by Fareed Zakaria)

Agencies warn poor rains threaten Somalia's recovery

Famine relief: a view from Mogadishu

Speaker says war on Al-Shabaab is at an ending point

Somalia sees recovery with new Turkish investments

Somalia Islamist lose more territory

$3.9 billion pledged to prevent E. Africa famines

Somalian capital struggles to provide mental health care

Jeffery Gettleman: On Reporting Somalia's Crisis

A Taste of Hope in Somalia's Battered Capital (NYT/(Jeffery Gettleman)

Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys and the Politics of the Al-Shabaab Split

Drought affecting thousands in Somaliland

Somalia's Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Why Al-Shabaab will never be able to control Somalia

EU ministers mull sharing military resources to cope with changes in US strategy

The Turkish model and international aid to Somalia

War-riven Somalia's national theatre reopens afte
20 years

AU Somalia force to take command of Kenyan troops

Jets bomb al-Shabaab base in southern Somalia

How Somalia famine aid went astray

South Africa opens diplomatic ties to Somalia

Kenya says troops to continue with pacification in Somalia

Liberated areas of Somalia pose serious political challenges

Scores dead as Ethiopian forces clash with militants in Somalia

Unleashing people power in Somalia

Angelina Jolie champions Nobel peace prize nominee Dr Hawa Abdi

Somalia, where famine is a crime

UN gravely concerned about Somalia threats, famine

Al Shabab base seized in Somalia

Somalia's Shabab occupy beloved "Mama Hawa" camp

Gradual progress in Somalia goes without proper recognition

50 Cent turns in his rapper card to fight hunger in Somalia (photos and video)

Hillary Clinton rules out Somalia air strikes

Somalia promises west oil riches as diplomats vow to defeat al Shabaab

Clinton Sees Opportunity as AMISOM Expands Mission

Victory in Al-Shabab Somalia Stronghold Creates New Problems

Somalia can be reborn as a country of progress and prosperity

HIllary Clinton to attend meetings on Somalia and Syria

On Somalia's front line

No hurry to crush al Shabaab on Kenya's frontline

UK weighs up air strikes against rebels

UN voices concern for safety of thousands displaced by fresh clashes

EU set to support expanded Somali peacekeeping force

Citizens reject al-Shabab merger with al-Queda

Somalia leaders agree on key transitional government deal

The House of Commons debate on Somalia

Al Queda embrace of Al-Shabab seen as driven by desperation

Providing humanitarian aid on Al-Shabab's turf

Free Fall on

The Altered Scale Blog

Maps of the military situation in southern Somalia

Somalia not out of famine-Rawlings

ANISOM forces capture rebel strongholds near Somali capital

Big rally in Somalia for al- Qaida al-Shabab merger

Kenya seals border with Somalia

Somalia under theat of a second famine

Rapper 50 Cent visits impoverished areas in Kenya, Somalia

UK foreign secreary William Hague's speech at Chatham House on Somalia

Kenyan military says it cuts off revenue sources for Al-Shabaab

Somalia's militants group Al-Shabab joins Al Qaida, leader says in video

Getting Somalia wrong? Signs of hope in a shattered state"

“Somalia’s” Terrorists are Invading Somaliland

Moment to stabilize Somalia is now, says Kibaki

Somalia famine is over, but Sahel crisis worsens, UN says

Kenya says hits rebel convoy with helicopter gunships
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Why the international community has to come together to help Somalia

Famine conditions in Somalia have ended, UN says

Al-Shabab loses 'key town' to Kenyan troops

Britain vows to step up fight against Somali terrorism, piracy

Al Shabab bans Red Cross from stricken sections of Somalia

is Al Queda being defeated in Somalia?

Latest reports of the over hundred Al-Shabab forces that have switched sides

Drought in West Africa threatens millions

One million children at risk in Sahel, UNICEF warns

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Turkey challenges Iran in Somalia

Timeline of Navy SEAL raid in Somalia

For the Somalia rescue look for the legacy in Iran

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Obama upbeat after Somalia raid

US special forces rescue Somalia aid workers

Slow reaction to East Africa famine 'cost lives'

Somalia may be Kenya's Afghanistan but its army doesn't get it

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Children call for a return to reason to bring peace to Somalia

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Somalia food crisis recovery will take two years-ICRC

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War weary Mogadishu revels in new lease on life

Drought returns to West Africa's Sahel bringing hunger as crisis looms

Government threatens further attacks against Al-Shabab

Somalia fighting intensifies as African Union makes gains in Mogadishu

Kenya's Military Says Somalia Incursion Reaches Halfway Point

Earth After Earth Trailer
by Toni Simon
coming soon from Lunar Chandelier Press

Don't miss this wonderful short video by Toni Simon!

Haiti, Somalia and global jobs

First oil well drilled in war-ravaged Somalia for 20 years

Top UN official warns of continued risk of famine in Somalia

Red Cross calls on Somalia to release food trucks

Kenya-Somalia: paying high price for military incursion

UN aid coordinator: Somalia still in crisis

AU wants to expand its mission in Somalia

Somali nationalism: a dead concept?

US Navy comes to rescue of 13 Iranians held captive by Somalia pirates

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World finally coming to Somalia'a aid

Ethiopian troops 'to hand over to AU force'

Somalia's al-Shabab being systematically destroyed

AU prepares big anti-Shabab military push in Somalia

Al-Shabaab vacates second largest town in Hiran region

Progress and Autism (PDF)

via Wood s Lot 1/3/12

Al Shabaab pushed out of Beledwayne

Silence, mlitants at root of rapes in Somalia (NPR interviews Jeffrey Gettleman)

Military exposes warfare tricks elusive Somali militia deploy

New Ethiopian forces pour into central Somalia cities