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

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

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

An opposition's protest against mass evictions in Mogadishu has been postponed by 10 days following deadly terroristic attacks earlier this week in the city; a joint technical committee will ensure peaceful gatherings

Thousands took to the streets in various area of Mogadishu to protest against alleged widespread land grabs and forced evictions: residents accuse the government of seizure of property, including homes with legitimate legal documentation

The strategic town of EL-Dheer, Galgadud is now back under the control of the government forces after it was seized days before, guns in hand, by the Al-Qaeda linked group Al-Shabaab in what is the most significant incursion in months

The National Health Professionals Association has officially joined the Association of Medical Councils of Africa AMCOA as 24th member to enhance medical regulation, promote quality healthcare, strengthen collaboration with continental health institutions

The use of Taiwan passports Somalia has been officially banned in Somalia, citing security and sovereignty concerns, following unapproved diplomatic plans by Taiwanese officials to visit Somaliland

The Somali government received a major shipment of military equipment from the African Union to improve the country's security infrastructure and support ongoing efforts to stabilise the region

A tender for a solar-plus-storage hybrid project to be built in the north-eastern port city of Berbera has been opened by Somalia's Ministry of Energy and Minerals