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Many women entrepreneurs in Somalia struggle to access business financing, limiting their ability to grow. But in Mogadishu, MyBank is allowing women to use their gold jewelry as collateral for loans.
]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:34:47 +0200 Somali women tap gold jewelry as new path to business capital <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d121b2b97-1.jpg" /></p>Many women entrepreneurs in Somalia struggle to access business financing, limiting their ability to grow. But in Mogadishu, MyBank is allowing women to use their gold jewelry as collateral for loans.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somali-women-tap-gold-jewelry-as-new-path-to-business-capital_d121b2b97.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-fighting-breaks-out-on-outskirts-of-baidoa_117443c90.html

Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:57 +0200 Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/117443c90-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa<br>Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-fighting-breaks-out-on-outskirts-of-baidoa_117443c90.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/aid-cuts-leave-millions-of-somali-children-facing-hunger_13ac096c6.html

Aid cuts leave millions of Somali children facing hunger
Drought, global funding cuts and conflict have left some 6 million Somalis facing crisis levels of hunger, about a third of the population. Two million children are suffering from acute malnutrition.
]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:49 +0200 Aid cuts leave millions of Somali children facing hunger <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/13ac096c6-1.jpg" /></p>Aid cuts leave millions of Somali children facing hunger<br>Drought, global funding cuts and conflict have left some 6 million Somalis facing crisis levels of hunger, about a third of the population. Two million children are suffering from acute malnutrition.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/aid-cuts-leave-millions-of-somali-children-facing-hunger_13ac096c6.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/top-somali-official-deported-from-kenya-over-suspected-passport-fraud_49bf8b767.html

Top Somali official deported from Kenya over suspected passport fraud
Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister was deported from Kenya on Thursday over allegations of passport fraud, according to numerous reports.
]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:13 +0200 Top Somali official deported from Kenya over suspected passport fraud <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/49bf8b767-1.jpg" /></p>Top Somali official deported from Kenya over suspected passport fraud<br>Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister was deported from Kenya on Thursday over allegations of passport fraud, according to numerous reports.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/top-somali-official-deported-from-kenya-over-suspected-passport-fraud_49bf8b767.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-egypt-foreign-ministers-discuss-relations-and-situation-in-horn-of-africa_25756b6d4.html

Somalia, Egypt Foreign Ministers discuss relations and situation in Horn of Africa]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:09:52 +0200 Somalia, Egypt Foreign Ministers discuss relations and situation in Horn of Africa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/25756b6d4-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia, Egypt Foreign Ministers discuss relations and situation in Horn of Africa]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-egypt-foreign-ministers-discuss-relations-and-situation-in-horn-of-africa_25756b6d4.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-capital-rocked-by-gunfire_a13ecd6e8.html

In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them at a meeting at the former PM's house.]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:10:54 +0200 Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/a13ecd6e8-1.jpg" /></p>In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them at a meeting at the former PM's house.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-capital-rocked-by-gunfire_a13ecd6e8.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/heavy-gunfire-breaks-out-in-mogadishu-over-election-delays_60636b867.html

Heavy gunfire breaks out in Mogadishu over election delays]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:05:39 +0200 Heavy gunfire breaks out in Mogadishu over election delays <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/60636b867-1.jpg" /></p>Heavy gunfire breaks out in Mogadishu over election delays]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/heavy-gunfire-breaks-out-in-mogadishu-over-election-delays_60636b867.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somali-security-forces-open-fire-on-protesters-in-mogadishu-killing-one_e94bc614c.html

Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one
One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, according to opposition figures and witnesses, deepening tensions just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expires.
]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 22:40:07 +0200 Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e94bc614c-1.jpg" /></p>Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one<br>One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, according to opposition figures and witnesses, deepening tensions just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expires.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somali-security-forces-open-fire-on-protesters-in-mogadishu-killing-one_e94bc614c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-drought-fallout-worsened-by-aid-cuts-and-ongoing-conflict_819d1084d.html

Somalia's drought fallout worsened by aid cuts and ongoing conflict
As the drought intensifies, and the malnutrition rate soars, the race is on to stop another hunger catastrophe.
]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:12 +0200 Somalia's drought fallout worsened by aid cuts and ongoing conflict <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/819d1084d-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia's drought fallout worsened by aid cuts and ongoing conflict<br>As the drought intensifies, and the malnutrition rate soars, the race is on to stop another hunger catastrophe.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-drought-fallout-worsened-by-aid-cuts-and-ongoing-conflict_819d1084d.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/hunting-for-isis-a-warning-from-africa_d08b8b582.html

Sky's Alex Crawford is with the forces hunting ISIS in Somalia. The extremist group is resurging and it’s happening fast.
She exposes their ruthless financial empire, global recruitment and meets civilians who live in fear of being slaughtered.
From destroyed caves used as bomb factories to villages taken over by ISIS, we uncover a hidden terror network that is alive, active and growing.
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Turkey, Somalia to start first offshore drilling project at Somalian coast
A Turkish drilling ship docked at the port of Mogadishu on Friday ahead of Somalia's first offshore oil drilling project, the two countries announced.
#AfBusiness]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:10:10 +0200 Turkey, Somalia to start first offshore drilling project at Somalian coast <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/69e73ab4a-1.jpg" /></p>Turkey, Somalia to start first offshore drilling project at Somalian coast<br>A Turkish drilling ship docked at the port of Mogadishu on Friday ahead of Somalia's first offshore oil drilling project, the two countries announced.<br>#AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/turkey-somalia-to-start-first-offshore-drilling-project-at-somalian-coast_69e73ab4a.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia%e2%80%99s-children-pay-the-price-as-drought-war-and-aid-cuts-collide_d069e4b76.html

Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide
In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.
]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:12 +0200 Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d069e4b76-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide<br>In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia%e2%80%99s-children-pay-the-price-as-drought-war-and-aid-cuts-collide_d069e4b76.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-football-slowly-becomes-a-womens-game_69a593eec.html

Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game
Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium -- an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago
#AfSport]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:55:07 +0200 Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/69a593eec-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game<br>Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium -- an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago<br>#AfSport]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-football-slowly-becomes-a-womens-game_69a593eec.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-warns-against-israeli-military-base-plans-in-somaliland_1df27462c.html

Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland
Somalia has warned against alleged Israeli plans to build a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, whose independence Somalia does not recognise. The base would be a strategic point for Israel to conduct airstrikes against adversaries in the region as part of its ongoing war.
]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:10:07 +0200 Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1df27462c-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland<br>Somalia has warned against alleged Israeli plans to build a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, whose independence Somalia does not recognise. The base would be a strategic point for Israel to conduct airstrikes against adversaries in the region as part of its ongoing war.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-warns-against-israeli-military-base-plans-in-somaliland_1df27462c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/us-to-end-special-protection-for-somali-migrants-as-lawsuits-mount_70cbbe6f0.html

US to end special protection for Somali migrants as lawsuits mount
The Trump administration is set to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalis next week, a move that would strip about 1,100 people of the legal right to live and work in the United States.
]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:08 +0200 US to end special protection for Somali migrants as lawsuits mount <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/70cbbe6f0-1.jpg" /></p>US to end special protection for Somali migrants as lawsuits mount<br>The Trump administration is set to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalis next week, a move that would strip about 1,100 people of the legal right to live and work in the United States.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/us-to-end-special-protection-for-somali-migrants-as-lawsuits-mount_70cbbe6f0.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-new-constitution-will-see-directly-elected-lawmakers_7a0e34982.html

Somalia's new constitution will see directly elected lawmakers
In the past, MPs voted for the president while clan heads and elders elected lawmakers.
]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:08 +0200 Somalia's new constitution will see directly elected lawmakers <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7a0e34982-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia's new constitution will see directly elected lawmakers<br>In the past, MPs voted for the president while clan heads and elders elected lawmakers.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-new-constitution-will-see-directly-elected-lawmakers_7a0e34982.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-drought-leaves-65-million-on-brink-of-hunger-crisis-says-icrc_e5247fe9c.html

Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.
]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:10 +0200 Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e5247fe9c-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC<br>Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalias-drought-leaves-65-million-on-brink-of-hunger-crisis-says-icrc_e5247fe9c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/crisis-levels-of-hunger-in-somalia-more-than-double-say-un-backed-experts_29fdbef6f.html

Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts
Conflict, drought and international funding cuts have left 6.5 million people in Somalia in desperate need of food, according to a new report by UN-backed experts.
]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:40:08 +0200 Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/29fdbef6f-1.jpg" /></p>Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts<br>Conflict, drought and international funding cuts have left 6.5 million people in Somalia in desperate need of food, according to a new report by UN-backed experts.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/crisis-levels-of-hunger-in-somalia-more-than-double-say-un-backed-experts_29fdbef6f.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/wfp-warns-of-imminent-end-to-food-aid-in-somalia-without-new-funding_75cc1a71a.html

WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding.
]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:04 +0200 WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/75cc1a71a-1.jpg" /></p>WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding<br>The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/wfp-warns-of-imminent-end-to-food-aid-in-somalia-without-new-funding_75cc1a71a.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-government-announces-progress-in-fight-against-al-shabaab_6ca729007.html

Somalia: Government announces progress in fight against Al-Shabaab
Somalia’s government has announced it is making progress in its long-running fight against the Al-Qaida linked Al-Shabaab militant group. Officials have announced they’ve reclaimed territory from the militants, which once controlled swathes of the country.
]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:15:08 +0200 Somalia: Government announces progress in fight against Al-Shabaab <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6ca729007-1.jpg" /></p>Somalia: Government announces progress in fight against Al-Shabaab<br>Somalia’s government has announced it is making progress in its long-running fight against the Al-Qaida linked Al-Shabaab militant group. Officials have announced they’ve reclaimed territory from the militants, which once controlled swathes of the country.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/somalia-government-announces-progress-in-fight-against-al-shabaab_6ca729007.html