May 20
Somalia: More Instability for Somalia As Another Election Deadline Lapses [analysis]
ISS
Only a gradual consensus-based process can reconcile Somalia's competing political systems and avert repeated election crises. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 20, 2026
allAfrica
Read more »
East Africa: Arab League Warns of Danger of Israeli Intervention in Somalia and the Horn of Africa
Shabelle
The Arab League has strongly warned against the dangers of Israeli military intervention in the Horn of Africa region, especially in the northern regions of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Officers Discuss Security in Bay Region Ahead of Elections
Shabelle
Senior officers of the Somali National Army held a security meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa on Tuesday to discuss the security situation in Bay region and wider South… Read more »
Djibouti: Somalia PM Receives New Djibouti Ambassador, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Djibouti's newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, OPM's statement said. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission, UN Peacebuilding Fund Discuss Cooperation
Shabelle
The chairperson of Somalia's Independent National Human Rights Commission, Maryan Qaasim, held talks on Wednesday with Brian James Williams, head of financing at the United Nations… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Danab Commandos Conduct Security Operation in Bay Region
Shabelle
Somali special forces conducted a planned security operation in areas under Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts, military officials said… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, GCC Discuss Infrastructure and Reconstruction Cooperation in Baku
Shabelle
Somalia's minister of public works held talks with the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on strengthening cooperation in urban development, infrastructure and… Read more »
May 19
Somalia: UN Says Closely Monitoring Somalia Political Talks, Urges Continued Dialogue
Shabelle
The United Nations has said it is closely monitoring Somalia's political situation, particularly recent high-level talks between the federal government and opposition figures. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Ambassador to Israel Announces Embassy in Jerusalem
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem in the near future, its ambassador to Israel said on tuesday, as diplomatic ties between the two sides continue to deepen following… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Launches Institute to Push Recognition Campaign
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday launched a new institute in Hargeisa aimed at documenting Somaliland's history and strengthening its campaign… Read more »
Somalia: Israel Welcomes Somaliland Plan to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Horn Diplomat
Israel welcomed Somaliland's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar calling the move a significant step in strengthening relations… Read more »
Somalia: EU Announces Fresh €138 Million Support Package for Somalia Amid Security and Humanitarian Challenges
Shabelle
The European Union has announced a new financial support package for Somalia combining security assistance and humanitarian aid, as the country continues to face complex political… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Participates in Arab Health Ministers' Meeting in Geneva
Shabelle
Somalia took part in the 64th session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers held in Geneva, which ran alongside the 79th World Health Assembly. Read more »
Sudan: Somalia and Sudan Pledge to Deepen Cooperation During Talks in Baku
Shabelle
Officials from Somalia and Sudan have held talks in the Azerbaijani capital aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Launches 10-Day Police Trainers' Programme in Mogadishu With Japan Support
Shabelle
Somalia's Interior Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, has launched a 10-day training programme in Mogadishu for trainers of the Somali Police Force. Read more »
Somalia: Israel PM Congratulates Somaliland On 35th Anniversary
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who conveyed congratulations on the occasion of… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Drawn With Cote d'Ivoire, the Gambia and Somalia in Group C of 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
Ghanaian Times
Ghana will face Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
May 18
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 18, 2026
allAfrica
Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Condemns Strike Near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Facility
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland on Sunday strongly condemned a drone attack carried out near the Barakah Nuclear Facility in the United Arab Emirates, describing the incident as a serious threat to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Turkey Discuss Expanding Military Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held talks with Turkey's ambassador to Somalia and senior Turkish military officials on strengthening defence and security cooperation… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia PM, Italian Envoy Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Development Projects
Shabelle
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Monday received the Italian ambassador to Somalia, Pier Daccò Coppi, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Ambassador Presents Credentials to Israeli President
Horn Diplomat
Ambassador Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland's first ambassador to a foreign country, is scheduled to present his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog in a landmark… Read more »
Somalia: Taiwan Congratulates Somaliland On 35th National Day
Horn Diplomat
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Somaliland on its National Day celebrations on Monday , reaffirming growing ties between the two sides and highlighting… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Marks 35th Anniversary With Recognition Push
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland marked the 35th anniversary of its restored statehood on Monday with military parades, flag-waving schoolchildren and a renewed diplomatic push for wider international… Read more »
