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(MENAFN) The number of Somalis facing severe food insecurity is expected to nearly double compared to last year, driven by worsening drought, ongoing conflict, and soaring food prices, according to reports released Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday praised the launch of Türkiye’s deep-sea drilling operation off Somalia’s coast as a “historic” milestone, as the Turkish drillship Cagri Bey sets out on its first overseas mission. “Today, with Cagri Bey, we...

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(MENAFN) Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced on Saturday that it carried out two coordinated operations against the al-Shabaab militant group in central Somalia, resulting in the deaths of more than 22 insurgents.

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|Published on: 11th June 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Austria provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...

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(MENAFN) Somalia announced Tuesday it has restored all World Food Programme (WFP) commodities impacted by port development work in Mogadishu, following Washington's suspension of assistance over the controversial seizure.

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(MENAFN) Somalia on Sunday expressed its appreciation to Türkiye for its consistent support in security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts.

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(MENAFN) The Somali military has captured a strategic area in southern Somalia that had been utilized as a refuge by the Al-Shabaab terror organization, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed aside mounting criticism on Wednesday over entry denials and visa obstacles threatening the integrity of the 2026 World Cup, urging detractors to trust the governing body's behind-the-scenes efforts...

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(MENAFN) The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate al-Shabaab’s insurgency and restore stability across the country, according to reports.

International Committee of the Red Cross

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including...

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(MENAFN) Somali football referee Omar Artan, the first from his country selected to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament, has been denied entry to the United States, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) China announced on Tuesday that a fishing vessel hijacked by armed individuals off the coast of Somalia was successfully rescued on Monday, cautioning that efforts to disrupt relations between the two nations will not succeed, according...

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(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated security and defense agreements with the UAE governing several strategic ports, alleging violations of the nation's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence, the prime minister's...

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(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated its security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to several strategic ports, citing violations of national sovereignty, unity, and political independence, according to a statement...

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(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict involving Iran is intensifying food insecurity worldwide, placing millions of additional people at risk of severe hunger, according to reports citing the head of the UN's food assistance agency.

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(MENAFN) The Somali government has revoked security and defense arrangements with the United Arab Emirates tied to several strategic ports, citing violations of the nation’s sovereignty, unity, and political independence, according to a statement...

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(MENAFN) World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced support on Tuesday for Somali referee Omar Artan after reports indicated that he was refused entry to the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a message...

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(MENAFN) Somalia has initiated a formal inquiry into potential illegal transit through its territory by Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), authorities announced Thursday.

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(MENAFN) Somalia officially assumed the UN Security Council's rotating presidency Friday for January, representing the nation's first leadership role since its previous council term concluded over five decades ago in 1971–72. Somali Ambassador to...