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Trump’s administration announced it will terminate Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status, removing protections for hundreds of thousands of Somali residents and forcing a major change to their immigration status, per Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The Department of Homeland Security announced that Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status will terminate effective March 17, 2026, as country conditions have improved and the designation no longer meets the law’s criteria. A DHS review is required 60 days before expiration to decide whether to extend or end the designation. Somali nationals without another valid status are advised to use the CBP Home mobile app to report departure; the article notes the app offers a self-deportation option with a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential avenues for future immigration.
The Department of Homeland Security announced that Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status designation will end on March 17, 2026, citing improved country conditions and alignment with national interests. Somali nationals without another lawful status should depart or seek alternative status, with guidance to use the CBP Home app to report departures; the app reportedly offers a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential pathways for future immigration, with additional details in the Federal Register Notice.
The Trump administration is terminating Somalia's Temporary Protected Status, affecting roughly 2,500 Somalis with TPS or pending applications and revoking work authorization; beneficiaries will lose their status by March 17, risking deportation as officials argue conditions in Somalia have improved and TPS should not be extended.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced, and DHS confirmed, that Somali nationals with Temporary Protected Status must leave the United States by March 17, 2026, citing improved conditions in Somalia. The move, part of a broader crackdown on TPS, follows earlier rollbacks and faces ongoing lawsuits.
Two Kenyan pilots secretly flew the body of Somalia's former leader Siad Barre from Nigeria to Somalia in 1995, navigating complex political sensitivities and using covert flight routes to avoid detection, in a mission driven by Islamic burial traditions and diplomatic secrecy.
The US has suspended aid to Somalia after allegations that Somali officials destroyed a UN warehouse and seized food aid, which Somalia denies, claiming the warehouse was damaged during port expansion. The US, a major contributor to WFP, demands accountability before resuming assistance amid ongoing conflict and drought in Somalia.
The UK reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and unity at the UN, emphasized the importance of dialogue between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, and highlighted ongoing international efforts and support for Somalia's security and democratic development.
The UN Security Council is holding a session to discuss threats to international peace and security, including Israel's recognition of northern Somalia as an independent state, with live updates available.
The tragic death of orphan Saabirin Saylaan in Somalia has highlighted ongoing issues of child abuse and the slow implementation of legal safeguards, leading to protests and calls for justice, including the rare conviction and death sentence of her abuser, amid broader concerns about child protection and legal enforcement in the country.
The EU has called for respecting Somalia's territorial integrity after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, a move condemned by Somalia and many regional and international actors, citing concerns over regional stability and sovereignty.
African regional bodies strongly oppose Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation, reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty and warning against actions that could threaten peace and stability in the region, amid broader international reactions and diplomatic tensions.
African regional bodies strongly oppose Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its status as part of Somalia and emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and stability in the region. The move has been met with rejection from the African Union, Somalia, and other regional entities, while Israel’s recognition was part of broader diplomatic efforts linked to the Abraham Accords. The international community largely supports Somalia’s territorial integrity.
Somalia's capital Mogadishu held its first one-person, one-vote local election since 1969, marking a significant shift from clan-based power-sharing, despite opposition criticism and security challenges, as part of broader efforts to establish a more inclusive democratic process.
The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss issues including extending the support mission in Somalia, Iran's nuclear deal implementation, and a tense emergency session requested by Venezuela amid US-Venezuela tensions.