The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report

Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025

They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama

Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

‘Somalia is dangerous’: Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty

Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025

Texas Republican Escalates Fight to Deport Rep. Ilhan Omar: 'Let's Send Her Back to Somalia Where She Belongs'

Rep. Brandon Gill from Texas sent a fundraising email urging supporters to sign a petition to that end

Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025

US aid freeze paralyzes NGOs working to help millions of internally displaced people in Somalia

In a desolate makeshift camp on the fringes of Somalia’s capital, tens of thousands of internally displaced people sit under the baking sun not sure if they can have access to food rations and medication following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decree to freeze most of his country’s foreign aid

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Here's what US foreign aid can do

Pioneer of disaster medicine tells an inspiring American story — and a powerful counter to fearful MAGA nonsense

Salon · Feb 8, 2025

Go Back to Where You Came From review – the whiff of white saviourism is inescapable

In this immigration reality show, six Britons with ‘strong opinions’ are taken to Syria and Somalia and put on the perilous migrant route to the UK. Controversial TV to say the least – but if it enlightens anyone, will it have been worth it?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland

Police say Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, head of the group’s assassination squad, surrendered to authorities.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

Somali government confirms 'key' Islamic State figures killed in US airstrike

The government of Somalia´s semi-autonomous Puntland region said United States military strikes in the Golis mountains had killed “key figures” from the the Islamic State armed group.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2025

US strikes in Somalia killed ‘key’ ISIL figures, says regional government

Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2025