Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Somalia has an estimated population of more than 18 million, of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. As one of Africa's …

4 days ago · Somalia is the easternmost country of Africa, on the Horn of Africa. It extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden and occupies an important geopolitical position …

Somalia's alignment with communist states, coupled with its proclaimed adherence to scientific socialism, led to frequent accusations that the country had become a Soviet satellite.

Somalia has a population of 19 million people within its borders, 10 million in neighboring countries, and nearly 2 million in the global diaspora. About 10% of the Somali diaspora live within North America.

4 days ago · Stay on top of Somalia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jan 10, 2026 · Somalia is a Horn of Africa nation with a long Indian Ocean coastline, deep trading heritage, and a society shaped by resilience and entrepreneurship. Stretching from the Gulf of Aden …

1 day ago · Somalia cancels UAE agreements amid Yemen, Somaliland divide: What to know The Somali government said that the decision was a response to "reports and strong evidence of illegal …