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… "Vessels operating in the area are strongly advised to maintain a heightened level of vigilance... particularly within 150 nautical miles of the Somali coast between Mogadishu and Hafun," MSCIO said in a statement. …
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Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of SomaliaThe High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, an East African Legislative Assembly MP, within 24 hours. Shariff claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, an East African Legislative Assembly MP, within 24 hours. Shariff claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Somalia's reconciliation-first governance framework, established at Mbagathi in 2002–2004, has failed to evolve and is now dangerous, with the current administration extending presidential and parliamentary terms without federal member-state agreement, deepening political divisions.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates have hijacked at least eight vessels since April, marking a resurgence to levels not experienced in over a decade, according to maritime sources. The attacks have coincided with wider regional instability and a reduction in international naval presence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
China is expanding commercial engagement with East Africa, with more than 30 Chinese companies and business leaders visiting Mogadishu for a business forum focused on trade, manufacturing, technology, energy, agriculture and finance opportunities. Somalia's Ambassador to China said such engagements help turn diplomatic relations into practical business partnerships.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia has launched the Bile Initiative 2026 in Mogadishu, bringing together more than 150 final-year ICT students from 19 universities to bridge the gap between university education and employment through practical digital skills training in software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software analysis.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia has launched the first phase of a resettlement programme allocating 1,058 plots to families affected by road construction and other development projects in Mogadishu. The planned settlement in Gubadley District will provide clean water, electricity, a mosque, health centre, market and public schools, with the initiative expected to expand to other parts of the city.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubaland leaders in Mogadishu, convened by presidential candidate Dr Abdullahi Ali, have called for inclusive governance and renewed efforts to liberate Middle Juba and parts of Lower Juba from Al-Shabaab control, saying communities displaced by extremist violence should have a role in shaping the region's future.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Security Minister has called on Kenya to arrest and extradite former South West State regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, who fled to Kenya after losing elections and a military struggle with the Somali National Army. The minister accuses Laftagareen of instigating recent armed attacks and explosions in the South West State capital, Baidoa.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates from Puntland have used a previously hijacked ship, the MV Sward, to seize additional vessels including the Cameroon-flagged Lutuf, continuing a resurgence of attacks that began in April after more than a decade of relative security.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
United Nations operations in Somalia have started winding down following the withdrawal of United States financial support effective December 31, 2026, with the UN Support Office in Somalia seeking licensed auctioneers to sell equipment and vehicles including generators, computers, vehicles, and construction machinery.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Somali minister surrendered Kenyan citizenship documents in Mogadishu, prompting scrutiny of Kenya's passport integrity and the dual citizenship status of Somali Federal Government officials. The move followed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's order for ministers to surrender Kenyan citizenship documents or relinquish their positions, after two senior officials were deported from Kenya when their documents were rejected.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji surrendered his Kenyan passport at the Kenyan Embassy in Mogadishu weeks after being deported from Nairobi when immigration authorities flagged the document at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Haji described the move as a voluntary administrative decision reflecting his commitment to Somalia, maintaining the passport was lawfully acquired and used in full compliance with Kenyan laws.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders of African Union military mission countries said Friday they want to extend the AUSSOM mandate, which provides roughly 12,000 troops supporting Somalia against Al-Shabaab, despite the United States ending political and financial support to UN logistics that sustains the operation.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has officially declared his candidacy for Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential elections, outlining priorities including security against Al-Shabaab, reconciliation, economic expansion through agriculture and livestock, an independent justice system, and essential public services.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs said the country needs collaboration with humanitarian organisations to accelerate its development agenda. He spoke at an event celebrating 10 years of Samrado, a relief and development organisation working on water access, social welfare, and education for people with disabilities.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for the presidency of Somalia's Hirshabelle State, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for Hirshabelle State's presidency, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation, with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four prominent figures—former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi—are emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia's next presidential election. Each candidate presents a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions, and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's next presidential election is beginning to dominate political discourse, with four prominent figures — former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi — emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Each candidate brings a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's next presidential election is approaching, with four names dominating political circles in Mogadishu: former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi. Each candidate presents a different vision for addressing Somalia's insecurity, political fragmentation, and economic challenges.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration has notified the African Union that it will no longer support the UN Support Office in Somalia after December 31, 2026, jeopardizing the logistical operations that sustain nearly 12,000 AU personnel deployed in the country. The AU convened its Peace and Security Council to examine the implications and explore alternatives to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia operational.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya detained and deported Somalia's deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, accusing him of undermining regional security, suspected passport fraud, and involvement in activities threatening the Kenya-Somalia border area. Haji arrived with a valid diplomatic passport and visa but was held overnight before being put on the first flight to Mogadishu.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The US announced it would end critical funding for the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), which provides the bulk of funding to the African Union's military mission (AUSSOM) supporting the Somali army, over lack of progress against Al-Shabaab. The AU convened an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the future of the mission.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia after Washington announced it would end critical funding to UN logistics that support AUSSOM, the leading force aiding the Somali army against the Al-Shabaab insurgency. The US said in a July 1 letter it would halt payments to the UN Support Office in Somalia at year-end and block further UN logistical support to AUSSOM at the Security Council.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported from Kenya after immigration officers at JKIA suspected he had fraudulently acquired a Kenyan passport. The official, who arrived on a valid Somali diplomatic passport, admitted to possessing the fraudulent document but refused to surrender it, citing court proceedings.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was denied entry and deported from Kenya on Wednesday at JKIA after immigration officers suspected he possessed a fraudulently obtained Kenyan passport. According to sources, Haji acknowledged having the Kenyan passport but refused to surrender it, insisting the matter be handled through court.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an unexpected visit to Kenya and met with President William Ruto at Ruto's private residence in Narok County. According to official information, the two discussed bilateral issues and mechanisms for regional peace and stabilisation, though insiders noted Mohamud had been summoned to receive a brief from G7 leaders concerned about Somalia's deteriorating political situation.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →