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The Fifth Floor: Somalia after the floods

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Extreme flooding in Somalia

08/12/2023 GMT

Somalia after the floods

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The impact of Somalia's flood crisis, following years of drought

The impact of the flood crisis in Somalia, with the country already badly hit by years of drought.

Somalia is struggling with the aftermath of its worst floods for many decades, which have affected more than two million people.  Some were already displaced, having lost their livelihoods in the acute drought which preceded the flooding. It’s a big story for BBC Somali, and journalist Fardowsa Hanshi tells us how they’ve been covering it.

Being a tourist in Afghanistan
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghanistan has seen a reduction in violence. This has opened up the country to both local and foreign tourists. Shoaib Sharifi of BBC Media Action recently took a trip around his native country, and saw it in a way that he never had before. He shares some memorable moments from his journey. 

North Korean hack 
It's recently emerged that the notorious North Korean hacking group Andariel has stolen vast amounts of data from South Korea. Around 1.2 terabytes of information was taken from industries including pharmaceutical companies and defence firms as well as universities. Rachel Lee of BBC Korean tells us more about the hacking and how it was discovered.    

A lifeline for Hong Kong's domestic workers
Foreign domestic workers have become indispensable for many families in Hong Kong. However, their physical and mental health are sometimes affected by busy schedules and lack of space and exercise. Now some have found a lifeline, thanks to a personal trainer who offers them free fitness classes. Benny Lu from BBC Chinese went to investigate.

Sri Lanka's doctor exodus 
Huge numbers of doctors and other professionals are leaving Sri Lanka due to the economic situation and escalating taxes.  BBC Sinhala's Sampath Dissanayake reports on what led to this crisis and the impact it is having on Sri Lankans.  

(Photo: Extreme flooding in Somalia. Credit: BBC)

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