January 11
Somalia: Built On Care and Connection - How One Somali-British Woman Is Strengthening Diaspora Communities
UN News
When her family moved from Somalia to London in the 1980s, Safia Jama watched women in her community help her mother navigate a new life in the UK -- booking doctor's appointments,… Read more »
January 10
Africa: Somaliland's Case for Recognition - Response to AU Chairperson's Misguided Statement [opinion]
Addis Standard
By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland's quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent.… Read more »
January 09
Somalia: Somalia's President Condemns Somaliland Actions, Warns Against Foreign-Backed Recognition
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday strongly condemned recent moves by Somaliland authorities, warning they threaten Somalia's unity and sovereignty and accusing the… Read more »
Somalia: China Foreign Minister Postpones Planned Visit to Somalia
Shabelle
A planned visit to Mogadishu by China's foreign minister Wang Yi was postponed on Friday due to unspecified reasons. Read more »
Africa: China's Foreign Minister Meets With Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Shabelle
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali, U.S.-Backed Forces Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Factory, Kill 18 in Middle Juba
Shabelle
Somali government forces, backed by international partners including the US military, carried out a planned operation late on Thursday night targeting Al-Shabaab in the town of… Read more »
Somalia: The Risky Calculations Behind Israel's Recognition of Somaliland [analysis]
RFI
Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has drew criticism from most African countries - most of all Somalia, which has long opposed… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Political Group Adopts Platform, Names Presidential Candidate in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The Haybad Qaran (HQ) Union on Thursday adopted its constitution and political program and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon as its presidential candidate during a… Read more »
January 08
East Africa: Somalia Says WFP Aid Remains Under UN Control Amid US Concerns
Shabelle
Somalia's federal government on Wednesday said food aid stored at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse remains under the custody of the UN agency, responding to concerns raised… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Officials Visit Wargaadhi Town Following Major Al-Shabaab Attack
Shabelle
The governor of Middle Shabelle region, Mahamoud Mohamed Noor, and Hirshabelle State police chief, General Hassan Dhicisow, visited the town of Wargaadhi on Thursday, following a… Read more »
January 07
Somalia: Protesters Rally in Mogadishu Against Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Somalia's capital Today to protest Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, organisers and officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Rejects 'External Pressure' Over Palestinian Displacement
Shabelle
Somalia has rejected what it described as external pressure to accept the forcible displacement of Palestinians, condemning the proposal as a "criminal act" and vowing not to take… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa
Shabelle
Somalia on Tuesday strongly condemned the entry of Israel's Foreign Minister into Hargeisa, describing it as a "blatant violation" of the country's sovereignty, political unity,… Read more »
January 06
Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On Isis in Northeastern Somalia
Shabelle
The United States military said it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia in coordination with the federal government between January 1 and… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting Al-Shabaab
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab between the evening of Jan. 3-4, 2026. Read more »
Somalia: African Union Peace And Security Council Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland [document]
African Union
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1324th meeting held on 6 January 2026 at the Ministerial level, on the preservation of the… Read more »
East Africa: Israel Recognizes Somaliland [analysis]
African Arguments
On 26 December 2025 Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel announced the official recognition of Somaliland by his government. Read more »
Somalia: ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Five Militants in Gedo Operation
Shabelle
CILAAN, Somalia, Jan. 6, 2026 - The Somali National Army (SNA) said it killed five militants during a security operation in the Ceel-Cilaan area, about 30 kilometres east of… Read more »
January 05
Africa: Liberia, Somalia and DR Congo Call for Dialogue On Venezuela At UN
Liberian Investigator
Liberia, alongside Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday called for restraint, dialogue and respect for international law as the United Nations Security Council… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia's President Meets Former Leader Amid Push for Political Dialogue
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a private meeting late on Sunday night in Mogadishu with former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, a senior opposition figure, amid renewed… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Raids Target Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Lower Shabelle Region
Shabelle
Somalia's national army said on Sunday its elite Turkey-trained Gorgor commandos carried out a planned operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Jawad Ari area of the Lower… Read more »
Somalia: At Least Two Soldiers Killed in Roadside Explosion in Northeastern Somalia
Shabelle
At least two Puntland security personnel, including a senior officer, were killed and more than five others injured in a roadside explosion on the road between Bosaso and Dhaadar,… Read more »
Somalia: Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Somalia's Unity During Riyadh Talks
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, holding talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan that focused on… Read more »
Somalia: President Chairs Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting As Somalia Reviews Security Gains
Shabelle
Somalia's federal cabinet on Monday held an extraordinary meeting to review the country's security situation, hail recent military gains against the Al-Shabaab Islamist group and… Read more »
