Somalia

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.
Somaliland
MENA
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Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March

The two entities are negotiating a trade agreement regarding the use of Somaliland military bases after Israel recognised the breakaway state in December.

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.
Somalia
MENA
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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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Turkey
Analysis
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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
Somaliland
MENA
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Erdogan warns against Somaliland recognition in Ethiopia visit

The New Arab Staff
18 February, 2026
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Egypt
MENA
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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.
Somalia
MENA
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 February, 2026
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Saudi-UAE tensions
Analysis
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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
Turkey
MENA
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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
United States
World
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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)
Somalia
MENA
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Somali forces retake island overrun by Al-Shabaab militants

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 January, 2026
Mohamud [Getty]
Somalia
World
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Somali president Mohamud visits city claimed by Somaliland

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 January, 2026
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) greets Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (R), President of Somalia ahead of the 32nd Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on May 19, 2023.
Saudi Arabia
World
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Saudi–Egypt–Somalia military bloc 'taking shape' amid tensions

The New Arab Staff
16 January, 2026
Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.
Somalia
MENA
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Somali regions dismiss government decision to sever UAE ties

The New Arab Staff
13 January, 2026
Shipping containers are loaded and off-loaded onto the vessel Okee August at Berbera Port, Somaliland, on August 31, 2021.
Somalia
MENA
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Somalia cancels UAE deals amid tensions over Somaliland, Yemen

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 January, 2026
A delegation led by World Food Programme Mogadishu Office Director El Khidir Daloum conducts a field visit to assess the food crisis at a camp for internally displaced people within the boundaries of Mogadishu, Somalia, on December 14, 2025
Somalia
World
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Somalia, US relations hit low point as Washington suspends aid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 January, 2026
Israeli foreign minister arrives in Somaliland after recognition
Somalia
MENA
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Somalia calls Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an 'incursion'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 January, 2026
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Red Sea
Analysis
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How Israel's Somaliland gambit will reshape Red Sea geopolitics

Giorgio Cafiero
06 January, 2026
On the frontline with ISIS in Somalia with Puntland Defense Force
Somalia
World
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Somalia says it eliminated 29 Al-Shabaab militants in Jabad Godane

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 January, 2026
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will reportedly visit Israel in the coming days [Getty]
Somaliland
World
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Somaliland president to visit Israel soon: report

The New Arab Staff
01 January, 2026
Flags of Somaliland and of Israel
Somalia
MENA
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Is Somaliland becoming Israel's foothold in the Red Sea?

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 January, 2026
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud [Getty]
Somalia
MENA
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Somalia says Israel preparing to displace Gazans to Somaliland

The New Arab Staff
31 December, 2025