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The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

Somalia’s worst-ever drought leaves millions starving as Trump’s aid cuts and Iran war deepen hunger crisis

According to the UN, Somalia is facing its worst-ever drought in 2026

The Independent UK

‘It’s like we went bankrupt overnight’: poorest Somalis suffer as piles of worthless shillings mount up

Banknotes are now so tattered that even buses refuse to accept them, as a dollarised economy and mobile phone payments push up the cost of essentials

The Guardian - UK

Guardian reporter and colleagues detained and beaten by Somali police

Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prison

The Guardian - UK

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Woman jailed in Somalia for peaceful protest ‘stripped, kicked and beaten’

In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the government

The Guardian - UK

India’s Horn of Africa strategy has shifted: what it’s trying to do and how it could work

India’s engagement in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea basin was, until recently, largely limited to UN peacekeeping operations and anti-piracy patrols.

The Conversation

Hijackings off Somalia raise fears that piracy is back on the rise

Reports of multiple hijackings off the coast of Somalia are raising fears that piracy may be reviving after a relative lull over the past decade. Increased traffic round the Horn of Africa amid the war in the Middle East, along with the diversion of naval forces, could be creating more…

Radio France Internationale

Who is Golders Green terror attack suspect Essa Suleiman?

The Somalia-born British national was referred to the Government’s Prevent counter-extremism programme in 2020

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Keir Starmer demands ‘swift, agile and visible’ response to London attack

‘Absolutely clear’ people are being targeted for being Jewish, says PM as he holds meeting with agencies and ministers

The Guardian - UK

Golders Green stabbing victim: 'It's a miracle I'm alive'

Shilome Rand relives moment he was attacked and accuses UK Government of not keeping Jewish people safe

Evening Standard

Iran war briefing: Trump meets with national security over Tehran peace plan

Donald Trump discussed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict with his national security team on Monday, but a US official told Reuters that the President “doesn’t love the proposal” as he wants a peace plan to address Iran’s nuclear programme. The conflict…

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Quietly Oversees Record-Breaking 58 Bombing Strikes In Somalia Amid Public Focus On Iran War

The Trump administration has conducted 58 airstrikes in Somalia in 2026 targeting al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia, potentially a record, raising concerns over civilian impact and strategy.

International Business Times UK

East African Community’s expansion has triggered financial troubles: why solutions come with risks

The East African Community is one of Africa’s oldest regional economic organisations. Its birth in 1967 was the culmination of decades of economic ties forged in the colonial era between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It’s no surprise that the EAC is also the most deeply integrated regional entity.

The Conversation

Londoner in court accused of leading platoon in Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab

London-born Jermaine Grant, 43, allegedly attended Al-Shabaab commando training camps and took part in a number of battles in Somalia

Evening Standard

China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it

China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including…

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$1bn, a bride or a breakup: Uganda general’s bizarre ultimatum to Turkey

Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by demanding $1 billion and Turkey's most beautiful woman as a wife, threatening to sever ties if his demands aren't met within 30 days. He also accused Ankara of profiting from Somalia while Uganda shoulders the security burden. This follows…

Evening Standard

Briton, 43, is charged with directing activities of Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Jermaine Grant will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

The Independent UK

British man charged with directing activities of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab

Jermaine Grant is also charged with attending a commando training camp and possessing an AK47

The Independent UK

Somalia on brink of famine as 6.5 million face crisis levels of hunger

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The Independent UK

Millions facing hunger and water crisis in Somalia as world focuses on war in Middle East

IN FOCUS: Aid cuts have meant that Somalia narrowly avoided famine at the start of 2026 after a series of climate shocks. The knock-on effects of fighting in Iran and Lebanon mean there is a real risk that it may not be so lucky next time. Nick Ferris reports

The Guardian - US

News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar

Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’

The Mary Sue

‘They rob us blind’: 46.9% of Minnesota voters put Donald Trump in office, and this is how he thanks them?

President Donald Trump recently made some incredibly shocking remarks about the Somali community in Minnesota, stating at a Cabinet meeting on March 26, 2026, that “In Minnesota, it’s very Somalia-oriented. These people come from a crooked country, disgusting country, one of the worst countries in the world. They come to…

The Independent UK

Somalia facing humanitarian crisis with up to 500,000 people needing long-term care

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How aid cuts are pushing Somalia’s health services to breaking point

IN FOCUS: Around 250,000 people with injuries and disabilities need help or long-term rehabilitation in a country that was already struggling even before the latest rounds of funding cuts by the US, UK and others. Rachel Hagan reports

The Independent UK

Iran conflict impacting Somalia aid for starving families, Unicef says

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Unicef warns Somali children ‘on the edge’ as Iran war worsens aid crisis

Unicef has warned that children in Somalia are "on the edge" as the most malnourished are too weak to even cry.

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