Somalia · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Mo Ibrahim warns African leaders are embracing authoritarian rule, citing decline in democracy, human rights, and public participation across the continent.
Israel's ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, presents diplomatic credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, advancing relations between the two sides.
Somalia's Hirshabelle leader makes political comeback amid allegations of support from cousin, President of Somalia
European Union's naval mission probes reported hijacking of Iranian fishing vessel Azini off Somalia's coast.
Somalia's Koonfur Galbeed region holds security meeting to address growing concerns over regional stability and security.
UN staff evacuated from Mogadishu to Nairobi as UNTMIS mission ends
UN ends political mission in Somalia after 3 decades, leaving constitutional dispute unresolved
Over 150 homes damaged, looted in Borama amid anti-Oromo violence
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud seeks international help to secure 3,400km coastline amid renewed piracy attacks.
Somalia gains duty-free access to EU market under Everything But Arms initiative
Somalia opens party registration for 2027 elections despite opposition demands for a political agreement on the electoral process.
Somalia's Ministry of Finance says new currency will be introduced soon
