January 16
Somalia: Somalia, UN Officials Review Drought Response and 2026 Humanitarian Plan
Shabelle
Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 30 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Joint Operation in Bulunagaad, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
ENA
The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Meets World Bank Delegation to Boost Investment
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a delegation from the World Bank at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and… Read more »
Africa: EU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Addis Standard
The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over… Read more »
Somalia: Northeastern State Leader Chairs Security Meeting Ahead of Inauguration in Las Anod
Shabelle
The leader of Somalia's Northeastern State, Abdulqadir Firdhiye, chaired a high-level security meeting on Thursday evening to review safety arrangements in the city of Las Anod,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Russia's President Putin
Shabelle
Somalia's new ambassador to Russia, Mohamed A. Zubeyr, formally presented his letters of credence to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during an official ceremony in Moscow,… Read more »
January 15
Somalia: Somalia Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Fighters in Jubaland Operation
Shabelle
Jubaland regional forces, backed by Somalia's elite Danab commando unit, killed more than a dozen Al-Shabaab fighters in a coordinated security operation in southern Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland Is About Political Alliances, Not Legal Principles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Backs UN Resolution to Bolster Red Sea Security
Shabelle
Somalia has voted in favour of a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at strengthening international efforts to safeguard security in the Red Sea, one of the world's… Read more »
Somalia: Plane That Flew Yemen's Al-Zubaydi From Mogadishu Deepens Somalia-UAE Rift
Shabelle
Fresh details have emerged about an aircraft that reportedly flew Yemen's southern separatist leader Aidarus al-Zubaydi out of Mogadishu while he was evading authorities in Yemen,… Read more »
January 14
East Africa: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland - Northeast Africa At a Critical Juncture [analysis]
African Arguments
Israel's recognition of Somaliland on 26 December 2025 has introduced yet another twist to the already volatile geostrategic landscape of Northeast Africa. Though not unexpected,… Read more »
Somalia: Election Report Highlights Professional Media Coverage and Peaceful Banadir Polls, Warns of Rising Disinformation
Shabelle
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today releases its Election Observation and Media Monitoring Report on the Banadir Local Council Elections held on 25 December… Read more »
January 13
Somalia: China Reaffirms Support for Somali Unity As Foreign Ministers Bolster Strategic Ties
Shabelle
China has declared its "unwavering support" for Somalia's territorial integrity, describing Somaliland as an inseparable part of the country, following a high-level diplomatic call… Read more »
Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
ACSS
Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Ends UAE Agreements, President Says Abu Dhabi Failed to Treat Country As Sovereign State
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the federal government has annulled its agreements with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of actions that undermined… Read more »
Somalia: SNA, Allies Kill 17 Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle Air Operation
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by international partners, killed 17 Al-Shabaab militants in a targeted airstrike in the Middle Shabelle region, the government announced… Read more »
Somalia: UN and Somali Disaster Officials Visit Dhoobley Amid Worsening Drought Crisis
Shabelle
A high-level humanitarian delegation led by the Commissioner of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in the border town of Dhobley on… Read more »
Somalia: Somali, South Korean Foreign Ministers Discuss Maritime Security and Sovereignty
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held high-level bilateral talks via video conference Monday with his South Korean… Read more »
Ethiopia: Self-Determination for Some, Denied for Others - Somaliland and Politics of Selective Recognition
Addis Standard
From the liberation struggles of the 20th century to today's diplomatic flashpoints, the right of peoples to choose their political destiny has inspired countless movements and… Read more »
January 12
Somalia: Somalia Scraps UAE Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet on Monday annulled all security and defence cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty and unity. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Palestine Reject 'Illegal' Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali met with his Palestinian counterpart, Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen, in Jeddah to coordinate a unified front against Israel's recent… Read more »
Somalia: China FM Rejects Somaliland-Taiwan 'Collusion,' Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty in Call With Somali FM
Addis Standard
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing's opposition to what it described as attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities, reaffirming China's… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Forces Capture Strategic Isis Bases in Al-Miskaad Mountains
Shabelle
Puntland security forces have launched a large-scale offensive against Islamic State (IS) hideouts in the rugged mountains of the Bari region, capturing strategic positions and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, South Korea Affirm Ties Amid Sovereignty Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali held virtual talks Monday with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, as Mogadishu continues an aggressive diplomatic campaign to… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Chief Visits Kismayo to Assess Drought Situation in Jubbaland
Shabelle
The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in Kismayo on Monday, leading a delegation to the temporary capital of the… Read more »
