Somalia

Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025 [Getty]

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Breakaway Somaliland to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem

The unrecognised state of Somaliland, which is officially an Islamic country, announced that it will establish its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem

Amr Salahi

20 May, 2026

Somalis living in tent camps await Ramadan in Mogadishu

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Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 May, 2026

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One killed as Somali forces break up protest: opposition

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 May, 2026

Residents of the Maacani Camp are struggling to survive in tents

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Somalia faces malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 May, 2026

Puntland Maritime Police Forces (PMPF) are patrolling against the recently increasing pirate attacks off the coast in Puntland, Somalia

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Talks ongoing to free Syrians on ship hijacked by Somali pirates

The New Arab Staff

29 April, 2026

Puntland Maritime Police Forces on alert against pirate attacks

Somalia

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New pirate group behind latest Somali hijacking: officials

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 April, 2026

Israel - Somaliland

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Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 April, 2026

An aerial view of the Greek-flagged oil tanker 'Sounion' draws worldwide attention in August 2024 after it is heavily damaged by Houthis in multiple attacks off Yemen at Piraeus anchorage in Piraeus, Greece, on March 21, 2025.

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Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

25 April, 2026

A woman affected by drought offers her malnourished weak cow dry maize stalks, next to a camp for displaced people in the outskirts of Kismayo town, on April 21, 2026

Somalia

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Drought displaces tens of thousands in Somalia: UN

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

25 April, 2026

Cyprus jails Syrian man over the death of a 3-year-old girl on overloaded migrant boat

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At least 17 Somali migrants die after boat capsizes off Algeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

24 April, 2026

Israel - Somaliland

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Israel appoints first non-resident ambassador to Somaliland

The New Arab Staff

16 April, 2026

A group of Somalis, carrying Somali flags and chanting slogans against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, protest Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland, gathering in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on December 28, 2025.

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Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March

The New Arab Staff

25 February, 2026

About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger as drought worsens, with children hardest hit and millions displaced from their homes.

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6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

25 February, 2026

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From aid to F-16s: Turkey's hard-power turn in Somalia

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

19 February, 2026

Erdogan is welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as he arrives at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for an official visit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 17, 2026

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Erdogan warns against Somaliland recognition in Ethiopia visit

The New Arab Staff

18 February, 2026

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Egypt

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Egypt sends troops to Somalia amid Israel tensions

Agnese Boffano

12 February, 2026

Ministry of Defence for the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 February, 2026

Saudi-UAE tensions

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The growing Saudi-UAE power struggle in the Horn of Africa

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

09 February, 2026

Turkey’s SoloTürk F-16 demonstration team perform an air show over Anıtkabir in Ankara during Victory Day celebrations

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Turkey deploys F-16 jets in Somalia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

30 January, 2026

While the suspension has been lifted, it was not immediately clear when aid deliveries would resume

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US lifts aid suspension to Somalia after WFP disruption dispute

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

30 January, 2026

Soldiers of the Somalia National Army walk near the frontlines at Sabiid, one of the towns they have liberated from the Al-Shabaab militants in the lower-Shabelle region on November 11, 2025. (Photo by TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Somali forces retake island overrun by Al-Shabaab militants

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 January, 2026