Somalia
Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis
This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.
Red Sea conflicts converge as Ethiopia, Yemen, Sudan crises deepen regional instability - analysis
Somali pirates kill five crew members before tanker rescue, state authorities say
Iraqi tribe claims it battled Somali pirates to free hijacked ship
Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country
Though Israel has been training Somaliland's police, the IDF won't have a military base there going forward.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion
If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.
Somali terror groups could tighten Hormuz chokehold through Bab-el-Mandeb piracy, experts say
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is already considered a significant vulnerability due to the presence of Yemen's Houthi terrorists.
Suspected pirates hijack cargo ship off Somalia, vessel headed toward coastline with crew onboard
The UKMTO said in a statement that the incident occurred 6 nautical miles north east of Garacad, describing it as a hijack but giving no additional details.
Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states
Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.
Somali national army takes control of part of Baidoa, largest city in South West state
A shopkeeper in Baidoa, Hussein Abdullahi, said there were federal troops in his part of the city and they were in control there.
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say
Somalia declared a national drought emergency in November after years of failed rains, with the UN World Food Programme last week announcing cutbacks to its assistance.
Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant
The visit was intended to present decision-makers in Somaliland with solutions developed in Israel to address water shortages and manage a complex water economy.
Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis
As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia.
