Somalia
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say
Somalia declared a national drought emergency in November after years of failed rains, with the UN World Food Programme last week announcing cutbacks to its assistance.
Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant
Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis
An African bishop’s warning: America is funding its own enemies in Somalia - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a strategic earthquake - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.
Israel makes high-stakes moral, strategic gamble on Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks a taboo, rewards statehood, and secures strategic gains around the Red Sea crossroads.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns
The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.
Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis
The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.
Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday.
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.
Minnesota leaders push back as Trump targets Somali community
Minnesota leaders push back after Trump escalates attacks on the state’s Somali community.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including Iran
The list of countries targeted includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Treasury Dept. investigates allegations that Minnesota tax dollars sent to al-Shabaab terrorists
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is reviewing allegations of diverted Minnesota funds to al-Shabaab, a charge Governor Tim Walz calls unfair to Somali Americans.
