Mohamed Saido Yussuf

The US has suspended all assistance to Somalia’s government after accusing officials of destroying a WFP warehouse and seizing 76 tonnes of donor-funded food aid for vulnerable people.

The African Union Peace and Security Council has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as unlawful, warning it endangers Somalia’s territorial integrity and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.

Somalia’s foreign minister says Mogadishu will not accept or assist any forced relocation of Palestinians, calling it unlawful and immoral, as Israel’s new ties with Somaliland heighten regional tensions.

Iran has condemned the Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Somaliland as an illegal entry into Somali territory, warning it undermines Somalia’s sovereignty and urging wider international opposition.

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council has dismissed STC chief Aidarous al‑Zubaidi for alleged high treason after he reportedly fled by boat to Somalia, deepening rifts in the Saudi-backed anti-Houthi coalition.

Somali National Armed Forces killed five Khawarij militants in a targeted raid near Bardhere in Gedo region, dismantling strongholds with no civilian casualties, as part of wider counterterrorism efforts.

Turkish President Erdoğan and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed discussed Somalia and Yemen in a high-level call, reaffirming support for sovereignty and regional stability amid ongoing conflicts.