Seeing the majesty in Somalia's history

Seeing the majesty in Somalia's history

29 May 2012 14:05 - Peter Martell
Funky dancing in a seaside bar, Vespa scooters on broad boulevards: the images of a lost Somalia are at odds with a place better known for war.
Motlanthe defends SA's assistance to Somalia

Motlanthe defends SA's assistance to Somalia

24 Aug 2011 16:55 - Staff Reporter
Although difficult to quantify, SA's contribution to relief efforts in Somalia exceeds R20-million so far, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

UN says Somalia famine could spread

24 Aug 2011 15:36 - Staff Reporter
The UN says famine is set to spread to two new southern Somali regions with millions of people reeling from extreme drought.
'Moral obligation' to help Horn of Africa, says EU

'Moral obligation' to help Horn of Africa, says EU

24 Aug 2011 14:21 - Staff Reporter
The EU's foreign affairs chief has urged world governments to meet a "moral obligation" to send aid into the drought-hit Horn of Africa.
Ruined cathedral offers refuge for drought-hit Somalis

Ruined cathedral offers refuge for drought-hit Somalis

13 Aug 2011 12:27 - Peter Martell
Beneath the soaring arches of the bombed out ruins of a cathedral, families fleeing extreme drought build huts of rag and plastic for shelter.
East Africa famine: Our values are on trial

East Africa famine: Our values are on trial

23 Jul 2011 06:35 - Andrew O'Hagan
This week, while the famine was happening, every media outlet devoted itself to the circus surrounding a gang of communications reprobates.
Devastation grips Somalia

Slideshow | Devastation grips Somalia

28 Jul 2011 18:46
Millions of Somalians are on the brink of starvation. We take a look at some of the worst-hit areas and the aid camps that are struggling to deal with the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.