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The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

Somalia welcomes its first bowling alley as the middle class and diaspora returnees grow

Somalia is showing signs of revival from decades of conflict, welcoming its first bowling alley in the capital, Mogadishu

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US says aid will resume while Somali officials deny causing disruption leading to suspension

The United States say it is lifting a suspension of aid to Somalia

The Independent UK

Chaos erupts in Somalia's parliament over proposed constitutional amendments

Scuffles and shouting erupted during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament on Wednesday

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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: the strategic calculations at play

Somaliland is not internationally recognised as a sovereign state, though it declared independence from Somalia in 1991. A territory becomes a sovereign state when its independence is recognised by the United Nations. For this reason, it has no seat at the UN and is considered, under international law, part of…

The Conversation

Trump paints himself as great white hope in racism-drenched Davos speech

President’s anti-Somalia tirade and insults to European leaders were in line with aide Stephen Miller’s worldview

The Guardian - US

Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president

IN FOCUS: Despite worldwide backlash, the US president continues to embrace an aggressive foreign policy agenda. Maira Butt reports on the countries Trump has targeted in his first 12 months back in office - and where could be next

The Independent UK

US Freezes Visas For 75 Nations Overnight — From Russia To Somalia, Who's Locked Out Next?

The United States has paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, Somalia, and Iran, in an unprecedented move tied to public assistance screening. The freeze, effective 21 January 2026, will havea widespread global impact.

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Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing from 75 countries

The state department cites welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and others

The Guardian - US

Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland brings uproar and threats to a volatile region

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has thrust the breakaway territory into the international spotlight

The Independent UK

Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Somalis in US

Critics condemn ‘bigoted attack’ as Trump bids to revoke citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud

The Guardian - US

The risky calculations behind Israel's recognition of Somaliland

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 Somaliland's efforts to secede. RFI looks at what's driving Israel to pursue the partnership, and why it is causing concern throughout the Horn…

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland

The Independent UK

Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse

Somalia’s government is denying an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program

The Independent UK

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints

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US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

The Independent UK

Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after contentious recognition of breakaway territory

Israel’s foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday, the first visit by an Israeli senior official since that country formally recognized the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Accuses Bill Clinton of Importing Hundreds of Thousands of Somalians Amid Somali Fraud in Minnesota

Elon Musk attacked Bill Clinton, accusing him of importing hundreds of thousands of Somalians into the US after the Black Hawk Down.

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Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

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The Independent UK

Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Somalis have gathered across the country to protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Radio France Internationale

UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

Radio France Internationale

Israel's recognition of Somaliland ‘is not an isolated initiative': expert

For the first time, the secessionist state of Somaliland has been officially recognised by another state, namely Israel. It's a blow for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who managed to organise local elections despite growing pressure from the Islamist group al-Shabaab. RFI spoke to…

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump in his own words – the year in racism and misogyny

The president has increased the amount of invective he’s spewed against women and people of color

The Independent UK

Yemen’s Houthis warn any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘military target’

Houthi leader says Israeli move ‘constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen’

The Guardian - US

FBI deploys more resources to Minnesota amid Trump’s targeting of state

Kash Patel claims $250m Covid aid fraud scheme is ‘tip of iceberg’ and blames state’s Somali population

International Business Times UK

Somaliland Faces Diplomatic Chaos as Israel Recognises It While Donald Trump Opposes US Recognition

Israel recognises Somaliland as a sovereign state, while Donald Trump opposes US recognition, triggering diplomatic backlash and regional uncertainty.

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