Africa Somalia Somaliland has announced the opening of a diplomatic point in al-Quds, or occupied Jerusalem; General Secretarial of Somalia expressed grave concern about the move, called a "defiance of the will" of an international community
Africa Somalia A deepening currency crisis is leaving millions unable to afford necessities: the use of the US dollar expands for traders, transport operators and businesses; Somalia hasn't printed new banknotes since the collapse of Siad Barre’s government in 1991
Africa Somalia In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command AFRICOM conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia near the Golis Mountains, 75km southeast of Bossaso, on 25 and 26 April 2026; more security operation are expected to follow
Africa Somalia Somali army took over key city in the Southwest, as state leader resigns; the federal government hailed Baidoa’s transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions, Al Jazeera among other media reported
Africa Somalia Federal government omitted the UAE - with which it cut ties this January - from its official statement condemning Iran's retaliation on Gulf countries, while it mentioned Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Africa Somalia A Starsky Aviation plane made an emergency landing on a shoreline, with all 55 people on board safely evacuated and accounted for; the Fokker 50 aircraft took off from Mogadishu's airport and developed a technical problem 15 minutes into its flight
Africa Somalia The President of Somalia arrived in Lasanod, capital of Sool region, Khatumo, a disputed area in the north of the country; his visit is highly symbolic, as he is the first Somali head of state to set foot in the city in decades
Africa Somalia Somaliland authorities rejected accusations that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza in exchange for recognition by Israel, saying the claims are baseless and the step “purely diplomatic”
Africa Somalia Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has been suddenly recognized by Israel as an independent ssovereign state; PM Netanyahu said a joint and mutual declaration was signed with President of the Republic of Somaliland following 2020 Abraham Accords
Africa Somalia Nearly 1.000 Somali refugees stranded in Yemen returned to their home country in 2025; voluntary repatriation program was carried out by UNHCR, Somali and Yemeni authorities, and international partners, to ensure safe passage and reintegration support
Africa Somalia All ships entering any port within Somalia's borders must now comply with new system Electronic Cargo Tracking Number ECTN; the rule also applies to Berbera port in Somaliland, escalating a standoff over airspace and borders control
Africa Somalia Fahad Yasin, regarded as one of Somalia's most influential political figures, is once again at the center of national politics with the launch of new National Pride Alliance in view of 2026 elections
Africa Somalia Protest will not be tolerated, the Minister of Defense said amid growing tension between the Somali government and leading opposition figures, who are accused of receiving external funding to organize protests, which he said posed a security risk