Somalia

Somalia

Somalia has spent decades lobbying governments and international organizations to reject any recognition of Somaliland. Photo: DW

EU backs Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland

Israel’s support for Somaliland has triggered sharp pushback across Africa, the Middle East and beyond, with the EU urging calm and Somalia vowing to defend its sovereignty.

Women queue to have their biometrics recorded during the voter registration for the forthcoming local government elections, breaking away from the long-standing practice of leaders being chosen by clan elders, in Hamarweyne district of Mogadishu, Somalia April 19, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo

Somalia's capital votes in first step toward restoring universal suffrage

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One during travel to Palm Beach, Florida, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, November 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden/File Photo

Trump 'garbage' rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers from admin, silence from Republicans, alarm from critics

Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) in the US Central Command's area of responsibility, in this handout picture released February 1, 2025. Photo: US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Public Affairs/Handout via REUTERS

Trump says US carries out airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia

Somali security officers cordon off the area of the wreckage of a rickshaw at the scene of an explosion on a bomb-rigged car that was parked on a road near the National Theatre in Hamarweyne district of Mogadishu, Somalia September 28, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Feisal Omar

At least six killed by bomb blasts in Somalia

Photo: Garowe Online

Somalia arrests 8 pirates behind MV Abdullah hijacking, reports local media

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Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, 23 Pakistani crew members

The Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen seized by Somali pirates, which was intercepted by the Indian Navy, is pictured at sea, in this handout photo released on March 16, 2024. SpokespersonNavy via X /Handout via REUTERS

Somali pirates to face trial after India navy capture

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MV Abdullah hijacking: Hope as Somali pirates make first contact

People with weapons stand onboard the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen seized by Somali pirates, which was intercepted by the Indian Navy, at sea, in this handout photo released on March 16, 2024. SpokespersonNavy via X /Handout via REUTERS

Indian Navy seizes ship from Somali pirates and rescues 17 crew

The Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen seized by Somali pirates, which was intercepted by the Indian Navy, is pictured at sea, in this handout photo released on March 16, 2024. SpokespersonNavy via X /Handout via REUTERS

Indian navy intercepts Somali pirates on cargo ship Ruen

MV Abdullah. File Photo: Shipspotting

MV Abdullah moves 50 nautical miles north, anchors near Godob Jiraan coast

MV Abdullah. File Photo: Shipspotting

Hijacked Maltese ship may have been used to take over Bangladeshi ship near Somalia, security groups say