Africa Somalia A controversial voter registration campaign as been intensified, with reports alleging that security forces are forcibly compelling citizens to register, thus raising alarms about the legitimacy and safety of the upcoming “one person, one vote” election
Africa Somalia 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
Africa Somalia 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
Africa Somalia 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
Africa Somalia Parliament is working to ensure that the country moves to a one-person, one-vote electoral system, which would replace the current clan-based power-sharing model, known as the '4,5 system'
Africa Somalia In a post on X, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recognises the "unwavering support" of the US in the fight against international terrorism, as US President Trump revealed to have carried out air strikes against the Islamic State in northern Somalia
Africa Somalia The bodies of at least 110 dolphins were found on a beach in Puntland, a federated state in the north-east of the country; samples were taken from the carcasses of the animals to try to understand the cause of their death
Africa Somalia Qatar Charity signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Ministry of Health in Galmudug State, Somalia, to establish and equip four new health centres in the region
Africa Somalia Music icon Luul Jeylaani Ali has died in Minneapolis, USA, marking the end of an era for a figure who profoundly influenced generations of Somali artists and music lovers
Africa Somalia The UN authorised a new peacekeeping mission to continue supporting Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab, the insurgent group affiliated with al-Qaida; it is not clear whether troops from neighboring Ethiopia will in the 12.626 personnel deployment
Africa Somalia The European Council decided to extend the mandate of Operation Atalanta, the EU military training mission in Somalia and the civilian capacity-building mission, until 28 February 2027
Africa Somalia A group of Somali youths is organizing weekly beach cleanups in Mogadishu; despite limited support, they have collected over 2000 tons of trash in recent months and their dedication was recently recognized with the global Arab Volunteer Award
Africa Somalia The African Union's support and stabilisation mission in Somalia will have 5 years to complete its task, which includes strengthening the operational capabilities of the Somali national army and preparing local forces to manage security independently