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Somali Ministry of Defense
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Somali political and security instability
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Latest: Airstrikes near Baidoa, Somalia, spark allegations of civilian casualties
Somalia continues to face heightened political and security instability, particularly in Baidoa, the capital of South West State. Recent fierce fighting erupted as federal government troops clashed with militias loyal to
Somali piracy resurgence and maritime escalation
9 clusters · 130 sources · last updated
Latest: Somalia faces resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Piracy activity off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden has surged to its highest levels since 2013. Since the beginning of 2026, at least 15 attacks have been recorded, with eight occurring in the Gulf of Aden