Save the Children reports on the ongoing hunger crisis in Baidoa, located in southwest Somalia.

The entities involved

• Somalia →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • PLA Navy conducts goodwill visits to Myanmar and deploys a task group for escort missions near Somalia.Mon 13:22
  • The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.Mon 10:34
• Baidoa →

  city in Somalia

  • The city of Baidoa is located within the borders of Somalia.Mon 01:53
  • Mohamud will address the General Assembly while the SNA enters Baidoa, forcing flight to Kenya. Separately, Netanyahu faces an ICC warrant alleging war crimes.Wed 19:18
• Save the Children →

  London-based international non-profit organization

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• The African Union mission in Somalia is operational, supporting UN peace efforts and various stakeholders in Baidoa.Sep 15
• In 2020, Baidoa served as the regional capital of South West State, while political and military activity was noted in Mogadishu, Somalia.Aug 18
• The UN reported on acute hunger in Somalia, while MSF detailed malnutrition findings during a survey in Baidoa. This follows US aid cuts.Aug 11
• Plan International provides assistance in Somalia as Baidoa becomes a major hub for drought refugees amid El Nino flooding risks.Aug 12
• FAO reports on severe hunger hotspots in Somalia.Jun 18