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U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Somalia
(Mar. 19): The United States is the leading donor of humanitarian assistance to Somalia, with more than $156 million USD provided over FY 2006 – 2007, and $74 million to date in FY 2008. Fact Sheet | PDF
Designation of Al-Shabaab
(Mar. 18): On February 29, 2008, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice designated al-Shabaab as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as amended) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 (as amended). Full text | Fact Sheet
Additional U.S. Contribution to Refugees and Conflict Victims in the World
(Jan. 31): The U.S. Emergency Relief and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund is a no-year appropriation that is drawn upon to meet unanticipated refugee and migration emergency needs whenever the President determines that it is important to the national interest to do so. ERMA provides critical flexibility to respond on a timely basis to emergency refugee and migration crises around the world. Full text
Visit of Somaliland Delegation
(Jan. 20): A high-level delegation from Somaliland, led by President Dahir Kahin Rayale, departed Washington January 19 after an eight-day visit. Full text
Taken Question on Somaliland
(Jan. 17): Question: Prior to this week, when was the last time that senior U.S. officials met with officials of Somaliland? Full text
U.S. Policy on the Horn of Africa
(Dec. 7-8): "In the Horn as elsewhere in Africa, our policy is to support good governance and prosperity for all Africans. These goals entail working to support democracy and Africa's full participation in the world economy, and, in today's world, containing international terrorism." Full text
Briefing on Secretary's Travel to Africa
(Nov. 30): Assistant Secretary Frazer briefs on the Secretary's upcoming trip. Full text
Briefing on Secretary's Travel to Africa
(Nov. 29): A/S Frazer will brief Friday 30th on the Secretary's upcoming trip to Ethiopia. Full text
Secretary Rice To Travel to Ethiopia and Belgium
(Nov. 29): Secretary Rice also will engage in consultations on current developments in Somalia and on implementation of Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) with cabinet ministers from east African countries as well as senior representatives of the African Union and United Nations. Full text
Somalian Humanitarian Crisis
(Nov. 21): We are seriously concerned by the humanitarian situation in Somalia. We will continue to work closely with our international partners and the donor community to respond to the humanitarian needs of the Somali people. Full text
Resignation of Ali Mohamed Gedi
(Oct. 29): We understand that the decision of Ali Mohamed Gedi to resign as Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was made in the spirit of continued dialogue and national reconciliation among all Somali stakeholders. Full text
Murder of Acting Chairman Shabelle Media Network
(Oct. 22): The United States condemns the murder of Bashir Nur Gedi, acting Chairman of Shabelle Media Network on Friday, October 19 in Mogadishu. We offer our sympathy and condolences to Gedi’s family and colleagues. Full text
Attack on Shabelle Media Network
(Sept. 22): We are gravely concerned about the recent violent attacks on the Shabelle Media Network in Mogadishu, Somalia, which threatened the lives of Shabelle Media employees and resulted in the Network's subsequent termination of its radio broadcasts. Full text
International Religious Freedom Report
(Sept. 14): Read about individual countries or the full report. | 
