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OVERVIEW
On 26 January, the Federal Government of Somalia in collaboration with the UN and humanitarian actors, launched the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). The HNRP is seeking USD 852 million to assist 2.4 million people in need, which is only 50 percent of those in need. In 2026, an estimated 4.8 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance. While this represents a 20 percent decrease from 2025, the drop is due to a more rigorous prioritization of needs, rather than a true improvement in conditions. The 2026 requirement represents a 40 percent reduction from the 2025 requirement (USD 1.42 billion). To move beyond emergency relief, humanitarian actors are prioritizing the nexus approach, effectively linking humanitarian aid with long-term development and peace-building efforts. By aligning the humanitarian strategy with national priorities and working alongside local and international partners, the humanitarian actors aim to tackle the root causes of vulnerability and build lasting resilience. However, without immediate funding, the intersection of climate shocks and constrained aid capacity will accelerate population displacement and worsen the humanitarian crisis across Somalia.
In January, the security landscape across Somalia remained complex, characterized by persistent Al-Shabaab attacks against Somali Security Forces, government personnel, and AUSSOM troops. The number of reported security incidents rose to 86, up from 76. Key incidents included: 20 armed conflicts/clashes (an increase from 16), 12 terrorism-related incidents (a decrease from 15), and 28 crime-related incidents (down from 30). On the political front, on 17 January, President Mohamud and Prime Minister Barre attended Abdulqadir Ahmed’s inauguration as President of the North‑East Regional State, affirming strong federal support. Elsewhere, the National Independent Electoral Commission published the final distribution of the 390 seats in the Benadir regional council following the 25 December elections.