Somalia Budget Falls 9% to US$1.26 Billion
The Somalia budget for 2027 stands at US$1.26 billion after cabinet approval on Tuesday 27 October, about 9% below this...
October 28, 2026Section
Somalia
Somalia Army Claims 75 Militants Killed
Somalia's Defense Ministry says its army killed about 75 al-Shabaab fighters near Buurhakaba on Monday. It has not said if...
October 27, 2026
Somalia Collects 6.3% of GDP in Revenue
The World Bank says Somalia collected 6.3% of GDP in domestic revenue in 2025, far below the 15-17% peer average....
October 27, 2026
UN Mission in Somalia Ends 31 October
The UN marked the close of its political mission in Somalia on 26 October. It stops work on 31 October,...
October 27, 2026
Somali Ex-Spy Chief Names 3 Leaders in UAE
A Somali ex-spy chief says he met three regional leaders in the UAE to discuss ousting President Hassan Sheikh; none...
October 26, 2026
Somalia Aims for World Trade Body in 3 Years
Somalia hopes to join the world trade body, the WTO, by 2029, its chief trade negotiator said, after a team...
October 24, 2026
China, Djibouti Oppose Somaliland Statehood
China and Djibouti said in Beijing on 21 October that Somaliland is part of Somalia and opposed its recognition, a...
October 24, 2026
Somalia Says Somaliland Visa Row Ends 21 Oct
Somalia's government says the Somaliland visa row over its e-visa is settled, though no signed text is out and the...
October 21, 2026
Bomb Kills Somali Custodial Corps Member
A roadside bomb killed a Somali Custodial Corps member on the Mogadishu–Afgooye road, Kaab TV reported on 18 October. No...
October 21, 2026