Day: July 20, 2022

WFP Chief Raises Alarm on Potential Food Shortages in 2023

World Food Program chief David Beasley raised the alarm Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the possibility of global food shortages next year if Russia does not lift its blockade of Ukrainian grain exports and send its own fertilizer to world markets.“And…

Al-Shabab Attacks Somali Towns Close to Ethiopian Border

Heavy fighting was reported Wednesday after al-Shabab militants attacked two Somali towns along the border with Ethiopia.Regional officials who confirmed the attack with VOA Somali said militants clashed with Liyu police, members of Ethiopia’s controve…