Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU
Africa Somalia As Somalia makes its first appearance at Venice Biennale, one month into the event artists are reflecting on who represents the nation, and on which terms, calling into question Somali sovereignties, territorial boundaries, neocolonialism in the Horn
Africa Somalia Intense gun battle erupted in Mogadishu following the raiding of opposition figure and former PM Hassan Ali Khaire upon initiative by the federal forces; the episode sparked fears of falling into a long civil conflict
Africa Somalia Foreign ministers from 16 Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, have condemned the opening of what they termed a “so‑called Somaliland embassy” in Jerusalem, saying it is “illegal and unacceptable.”
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 A tree-planting campaign has been launched in urban centers and drought-affected rural areas, distributing seedlings and mobilizing communities and institutions to restore degraded land and counter deforestation
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 Conflict is escalating in the central regions of Hiraan and Galmudug, where clashes between government forces and armed groups have displaced thousands; The United Nations warns drought are worsening food shortages and limiting aid
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 Puntland signaled it may hold independent elections amid a national electoral deadlock in Somalia, where disputes over reforms and voting systems intensified in late February, raising concerns and tensions with the federal government
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