The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

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.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 13

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

The Independent UK · Jan 8

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 · Jan 7

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

The Independent UK · Jan 6

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.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

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.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

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 · Dec 30, 2025