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