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Somalia

3 stories from Somalia on One Turn, since October 6, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth3.0%2025, World Bank
Inflation—
Unemployment18.9%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$6612025, World Bank

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Climate · Mogadishu, Somalia

UN warns El Niño could be strongest on record

The UN aid chief warned El Niño could be the strongest on record and released $50 million for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia, saying the humanitarian system cannot cope alone. Southern African countries are also stepping up disaster preparedness for the coming rainy season.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far

Euronews, AllAfrica · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Justice · Puntland, Somalia

Indonesian sailors home after Puntland police free hijacked tanker crew

Four Indonesian seamen returned home after Puntland maritime police rescued 17 crew members of the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25. Somali pirates had held the crew for more than five months and killed five of them.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 6 · Later: Oct 11, Oct 12 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Conflict · Puntland, Somalia

Indonesian sailors return home after Somali pirate hijacking

Four Indonesian seamen returned home after Puntland maritime police rescued 17 crew members from the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25. Pirates had held the crew for more than five months and killed five of them.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

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