Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Somalia Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (March 29, 2021) Location: Somalia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Somalia reminds U.S. citizens that terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia.  They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, ... Read More»

DEMONSTRATIONS IN MOGADISHU – SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (March 4, 2021) Location:  Mogadishu, Somalia Event:  Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu.  Somalia’s opposition presidential candidates have called for protests against President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” and delays to ... Read More»

DEMONSTRATIONS IN MOGADISHU – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (February 25, 2021) Location:  Somalia Event:  Demonstrations potentially will take place on Friday, February 26, 2021, in Mogadishu.  Somalia’s opposition presidential candidates have called for protests against President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” and delays in the country’s electoral process.  Given the ... Read More»

GUNFIRE AND ARMED CLASHES IN MOGADISHU Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (February 19, 2021) Location:  Mogadishu, Somalia Event:  In the early morning hours of February 19, 2021, sporadic gunfire broke out in Mogadishu.  Government and opposition politicians disputed responsibility, but according to unconfirmed reports as many as 20 people may have been killed or injured.  ... Read More»