Africa Somalia Premier Bank Limited Somalia has acquired 62,5% of the shares of Kenyan iconic First Community Bank Limited, following approval from the Central Bank of Kenya
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