U.S. Embassy in Somalia
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Somalia
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Somalia e-visa system hacked; personal data of applicants potentially exposed
On November 11, 2025, reports surfaced that Somalia’s electronic visa system was breached by unidentified hackers.
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U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of planned demonstrations in Mogadishu
Political opposition parties in Mogadishu have announced plans for demonstrations on Saturday, September 27, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., in response to recent reports of land evictions.
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U.S. Embassy in Somalia announces new tender for service submissions
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has announced the opening of Tender of Service 25MOGAD1025-T-001, which began accepting submissions on September 16, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy in Somalia opens new tender for service submissions
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has announced the opening of Tender of Service 25MOGAD1025-T-002.
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U.S. Ambassador visits wounded Ugandan soldiers at Mogadishu field hospital
On August 12, U.S. Ambassador Richard Riley visited Ugandan soldiers wounded in recent fighting at the AUSSOM Sector 1 Level II hospital in Mogadishu.
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship applications open at U.S. Embassy in Somalia
The United States Embassy in Somalia has opened the application cycle for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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U.S. State Department warns against all travel to Somalia amid persistent security risks
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Somalia, maintaining a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning due to ongoing concerns about crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, piracy, and the limited availability of...
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U.S offers $10 million reward for information on Manda Bay Airfield attackers
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Abdullahi Banati or any other individual responsible for the January 5, 2020 terrorist attack on Manda Bay Airfield in...
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Trump administration strengthens enforcement of illegal immigration laws, warns of serious penalties
To address safety and security concerns, the United States government has taken a firm stance on illegal immigration under the leadership of President Trump.
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U.S. Embassy Mogadishu resumes operations; travel advisory remains unchanged
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has resumed normal operations as of March 8, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy warns of potential attacks in Somalia
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a security alert for American citizens, citing credible information about potential imminent attacks on multiple locations in Somalia, including Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.
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U.S. Embassy issues security alert after Mogadishu airport incident
The U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for American citizens following an incident near Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia.