Somalia Brief: EALA ruling, defence deals and drought warnings Jan 20, 2026 — Regional representation cleared; security pacts, drought appeals Top story * East African Court clears way for Somalia’s EALA swearing‑in.The East African Court of Appeal on 19 January overturned earlier rulings that had blocked the swearing‑in
Somalia Brief: North East State Inauguration and Security Updates Jan 18, 2026 — North East State declared, security operations underway Top story * Overview: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over the inauguration in Las Anod that installed President Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali and Vice President Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril, declared Las Anod “the city
North East State sworn in as Somalia’s newest federal member; wide diplomatic support Jan 17, 2026 — Inauguration in Las Anod; federal status, regional backing Top story * The president formally declared the North East State a full federal member of Somalia during ceremonies in Las Anod, affirming it will "
Somalia Brief — Key developments from SONNA Jan 14, 2026 — Drought emergency, UAE agreements annulled, regional outreach Top story * Overview: Somalia convened a high-level humanitarian meeting in Mogadishu as drought and food insecurity worsen; the Disaster Management Commissioner called for “urgent, evidence-based decisions” and stronger coordination between government and international agencies.
Somalia Brief: Government asserts sovereignty; security operations continue Jan 13, 2026 — Government defends unity; security, development updates Top story * President announces annulment of UAE agreements and addresses the nation. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud explained the Federal Government’s decision to annul agreements with the United Arab Emirates, saying the UAE
Somalia Brief Jan 12, 2026 — Cabinet annuls UAE agreements; security, diplomacy, and humanitarian updates Top story * Cabinet annuls all agreements with the United Arab Emirates. The Council of Ministers issued a decision on Jan 12 that it has annulled every agreement concluded with the UAE — including deals involving federal institutions,
Somalia briefing: OIC backs Mogadishu on territorial integrity Jan 10, 2026 — OIC meeting backs Somalia against Israeli recognition Top story * What happened: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held an extraordinary ministerial meeting in Jeddah to discuss developments after Israel’s announcement recognizing the so‑called “Somaliland” region; the council
Somalia briefing: sovereignty, security and aid under scrutiny Jan 10, 2026 — Sovereignty and security dominate Somali headlines Top story * India rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. India publicly described Israel’s decision to recognise the Somaliland administration as “illegal” and reaffirmed support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
Somalia Brief: AU, Arab League and streets reject Israeli move Jan 09, 2026 — AU and Arab League condemn Israeli 'Somaliland' recognition Top story * What happened: The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the Arab League formally condemned Israel’s reported recognition of a so‑called “Republic
Diplomatic shockwave over Israel’s move on “Somaliland” Jan 07, 2026 — Israel’s reported recognition sparks regional and local backlash Top story * Somalia’s federal government condemned an “unauthorized incursion” by Israel’s foreign minister into Hargeisa and denounced what it describes as a move toward recognising a separate “Republic
Diplomatic storm after Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Hargeisa Jan 06, 2026 — Regional backlash and government responses escalate Top story * What happened: Somalia’s federal government formally condemned what it calls an "unauthorized incursion" by Israel’s foreign minister into Hargeisa and said the visit violated Somalia’
Somalia Brief: Cabinet backs Banadir vote, signs security and maritime MoUs Jan 5, 2026 — Cabinet reviews security, approves MoUs, and praises Banadir one-person one-vote election. Top story * Overview: The Federal Cabinet held an extraordinary meeting in Mogadishu to review national security, recent military operations, and the December 25 Banadir (Mogadishu)