Famine ends in Somalia, as drought looms in West Africa

Somalia’s seven-month-long famine – which killed tens of thousands and forced nearly 4 million people dependent on food aid for survival – has finally come to an end, according to the United Nations.

Somalia famine 'over' but emergency remains: UN

Famine conditions have ended in war-torn Somalia six months after they were declared, but the situation remains dire with a third of the population needing emergency aid, the UN said on Friday.

British foreign secretary visits Somalia

British Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Somalia's capital Mogadishu Thursday, the Foreign Office announced, saying it was the first trip there by a British foreign secretary since 1992.

U.N. declares end to Somalia famine but warns crisis not over

NAIROBI — The United Nations on Friday declared Somalia’s famine over, but officials warned that more than 2 million Somalis are still in dire need of assistance and that conditions could again slide by May. Read full article >>

U.N. Says Somalia Famine Has Ended, but Crisis Isn’t Over

A bumper harvest and a surge in emergency food aid have ended a famine in Somalia that killed tens of thousands of people, the United Nations said on Friday.

Britain appoints first Somalia ambassador in 21 years

Britain appointed Thursday its first ambassador to war-torn Somalia for 21 years, Foreign Secretary William Hague said, as he made a landmark visit to the anarchic capital Mogadishu.

U.N. Says Famine in Somalia Is Over, but Risks Remain

A bumper harvest and a surge in emergency food aid have ended a famine in Somalia that killed tens of thousands of people, the United Nations said on Friday.

Somalia Pirates Next Move

The stunning rescue by Navy Seals of two hostages in Somalia, points to a worrying new trend of pirates leaving their ships for vicious land-based attacks. Expert Jay Bahadur on what’s next.

UK appoints ambassador to Somalia

Britain is appointing a new ambassador to Somalia, resuming its diplomatic presence after more than 20 years of upheaval.

'Opportunity' to end terror, piracy in Somalia: Hague

Foreign Secretary William Hague said Friday there was an "opportunity" to end the crisis in Somalia and tackle terrorism and piracy there, after a landmark visit to the war-torn nation.