The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

Venezuela says being in US is ‘great risk’ as countries respond to Trump travel ban

Caracas describes US government as fascist, Somalia vows to address security and Iranian Americans express regret

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Britain must stand ready to recognise Somaliland

Letter: The country is a successful democracy that has reasserted its independence, and is pursuing peace and security, says Alun Michael

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Exclusive: Somaliland president says recognition of state ‘on the horizon’ following Trump talks

The breakaway territory’s independence has never been internationally recognised. Insiders say recent US overtures are encouraging – but the consequences could be inflammatory in the tinderbox region

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

Spanish foreign ministry declares Botswana safest country in Africa

The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

At least seven people die as heavy rains leave waist-high floodwaters in Somalia's capital

At least seven people have died, and major roads cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing urban population

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025

Trump’s aid cuts leave countries unable to fight back against famine

IN FOCUS: More than 4.5 million people in Somalia are expected to suffer from hunger and food shortages before the end of June. The US president’s axing of aid leaves the country with precious few resources to respond. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?

More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, including the United States. As regional…

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: what 30 years of data tell us

In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022, for example, the country suffered the longest drought in 40 years. This affected nearly half the national population of 18 million people. The following year, heavy and widespread flooding devastated…

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

The Ethiopian bookbinder connecting a city’s people with its forgotten past

For three decades, Abdallah Ali Sherif has been on a mission to explore Harar’s once-repressed cultural identity.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025

African leaders call for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab

African leaders meeting in Uganda are calling for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against the extremist al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group that has been wreaking havoc in the Horn of Africa nation

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025