


Severe drought is forcing Somalis to abandon their homes and travel long distances - often walking for days - in search of food. This is the worst drought in the region decades: an estimated 10 million people in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan are affected. In Somalia, the situation is made worse by decades of conflict and skyrocketing food prices, forcing many Somalis to flee to refugee camps in neighboring countries. Read more...

A group of Minneapolis teenagers have found themselves headline news after publishing a video in which they push people over in the street. Identified as of Somali origin, the pranksters will, our observer there explains, only add fuel to the fire for the local anti-Somali press. Read more...

Photo from the French military
A French luxury yacht hijacked by pirates on the coast of Somalia last Friday has highlighted a vast and growing problem in uncontrolled waters. Local bloggers explain that if the pirates get their ransom, attacks will only be encouraged. Read more...