Hostage Crisis In Kenya Sparks Open War In Somalia
Since its independence nearly 50 years ago, Kenya has steered clear of war. That long peace came to an end this past weekend, when Kenyan soldiers crossed into Somalia in pursuit of al-Shabab militia. Somalia’s transitional government has apparently endorsed the operations.
Where Corn Won't Grow: As Drought Deepens, Kenyans Turn To Manioc For Survival
Faced with a severe drought, farmers in the region decided to begin planting manioc and sorghum, two crops that need less water than traditional corn.
Deadly Combination: Major Drought Compounds War-Torn Somalia’s Woes
As many as 1,200 Somali refugees per day are crossing over to Kenya to escape violence and drought. The UN is sounding the alarm about the effects of drought, two years after its Refugee Agency and other humanitarian groups were forced out of Somalia by the ongoing political unrest.