Somalia News News Somalia » Security: China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it
China is increasingly involved in Somalia because of Somaliland’s diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and its progress in pushing for its own international recognition. Since 1949, Taiwan has been an ...
News Somalia » Security: New Somalia e-visa security flaw puts personal data of thousands at risk
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Somali immigration official holds up new passports [File: Finbarr O'Reilly/Reuters] Somalia’s new electronic visa website lacks ...
News Somalia » Security: Al-Shabab fighters killed in Mogadishu prison assault, Somalia confirms
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smoke billows from a compound near the presidential palace, following explosions in Mogadishu, Somalia, October 4, 2025 [Feisal ...
News Somalia » Security: Somalia: Security Council ‘gravely concerned’ over fragile security situation
NEW YORK – Expressing ‘grave concern’ at the fragility of the security situation in Somalia, the United Nations Security Council has called for progress on the constitutional review process in the ...
News Somalia » Security: Somalia Takes Reins Of UN Security Council
Somalia will assume the rotating presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council in January 2026, placing the Horn of Africa nation at the helm of the world’s top security body for one month.
News Somalia » Security: South West Somalia interim leader holds security meeting in Baidoa
Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, the interim leader of the South West State of Somalia, convened senior security officials on Sunday to review the security situation across the regional administration and ...
News Somalia » Security: Somalia approves civilian protection policy to align military operations with international law
The decision, announced on Thursday, introduces the Protection of Civilians Policy for Security Operations and Armed Conflict, providing formal ...
News Somalia » Security: Somalia president meets Chinese delegation to boost security, trade ties
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a senior Chinese delegation on Tuesday to discuss security, peace and trade, in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries ...
News Somalia » Security: OP-ED: Somalia at a Crossroads: Building a Durable Solution Beyond Humanitarian Response
After decades of conflict, prolonged insecurity, and recurrent climate shocks, Somalia stands once again at a defining juncture. Despite meaningful progress, most notably completing the Heavily ...
News Somalia » Security: Climate, Peace and Security in Somalia
Somalia was among the first countries to benefit from the CSM catalytic funding to initiate the global climate security umbrella project, piloting community-level activities that link climate action ...