Somalia

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence

The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror…

World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia

Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.

Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee

Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu

Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president's rule and vows to fight on.

Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia’s political crisis again

Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule

Ex-Somali PM Khaire accuses government forces of attacking him before planned antigovernment protests in Mogadishu.

First Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentials

Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate

Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.

Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?

At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.

Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people

In Somalia, displaced communities face starvation as humanitarian funds decrease, leaving them without assistance or hope.

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns

Somali federal government hails Baidoa's transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.