Somalia, [a] officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, [b] is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti [ 16 ] to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east.

1 day ago · Somalia, 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 between sub-Saharan Africa and the countries of Arabia and southwestern Asia.

Apr 1, 2025 · Somalia has become a national security interest — again. ISIS-Somalia, al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab represent a “clear and present” danger to the government of Somalia, international shipping ...

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Somalia (Somali: Soomaaliya; Arabic: الصومال), officially called the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya; Arabic: جمهورية الصومال), is a country located on the Horn of Africa. It used to be known as the Somali Republic.

The easternmost country of Africa, Somalia lies on the Horn of Africa and extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden. The Somali people make up the most of the population; the majority of them follow a mobile way of life, pursuing nomadic pastoralism or agropastoralism.

Mar 19, 2025 · Al-Shabab, which opposes Somalia’s federal government, frequently carries out bombings and assaults targeting government officials and military personnel in the Horn of Africa nation. The group controls parts of rural Somalia and poses a significant threat despite sustained military operations by government troops and African Union peacekeepers.