Topic
somalia
4 stories, newest first.
Business & Economy · United StatesSomali Dictator's Son Lives in Ohio, Linked to Medicare Funds
Ayanle Siad Barre, son of former Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, is reportedly living in the Columbus, Ohio area. A company linked to his sister received over $1.8 million in Medicare funding, prompting calls for a US investigation.
United States4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 55- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Gulf of Aden near Somalia and Yemen
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Gulf of Aden early Friday morning, near the coasts of Somalia and Yemen. Shaking was reported in both countries, though official magnitude readings varied between geological survey centres.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastArmed group seizes tanker in Gulf of Aden, diverts it toward Somalia
A tanker was boarded by six armed people in the Gulf of Aden on 20 August 2026 and redirected toward Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. No group has claimed responsibility, and the crew’s safety remains unclear. Regional tensions have risen since July after Yemen’s Houthi group announced a ban on vessels linked to Saudi Arabia.
Middle East4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesFederal judge allows Trump administration to end TPS for Somali immigrants
A federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, affecting roughly 1,100 people. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed courts' ability to review TPS terminations, and is part of a broader effort to roll back protections for multiple countries.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
