At least seven dead as heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Somalia’s capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least seven people have died after heavy rains triggered flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night, inundating homes and streets and cutting off key roads, officials said Saturday. The flooding, caused by an …

PHOTO COLLECTION: Somalia Floods

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Somalia Floods

Somalia president holds talks with SSC-Khaatumo leader in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, May 10, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday received SSC-Khaatumo State President Cabdiqaadir Ahmed Aw-Ali in Mogadishu for high-level talks focused on governance, security, and national reconciliation.   The meeting, held …

At least 7 dead after heavy rains overwhelm drainage system in Somalia

May 10, 2025 / 12:40 PM EDT / AP Drought and terrorism grip desolate Somalia Drought and terrorism grip desolate Somalia 02:58 At least seven people have died and major roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia's capital, …

7 die in Somalia as floods drown Mogadishu, displace 200 families

At least seven people, including two women and two children, were killed after relentless overnight downpours flooded Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, toppling homes, trapping residents, and cutting off key roads, officials said Saturday. The torrential rains …

World News | At Least Seven People Die as Heavy Rains Leave Waist-high Floodwaters in Somalia's Capital

Mogadishu (Somalia), May 10 (AP) At least seven people have died and major roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing urban population. The …

US 'refuses' funding African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia

US 'refuses' funding African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia WASHINGTON, US - The United States is not keen to continue supporting the African Union (AU) forces in Somalia. Details have emerged that could potentially affect the operations of …

At least seven people die as heavy rains leave waist-high floodwaters in Somalia’s capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — At least seven people have died and major roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing urban population. The regional …

U.S. Reaffirms Refusal to Fund Current AU Mission in Somalia

WASHINGTON — The United States has reaffirmed its decision not to provide financial support for the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia under its current funding and operational structure, leaving a $96 million gap that threatens the future of …