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Honest, sourced guidance so you travel confident. Most of any country is calmer than the headlines suggest.
Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Do not travelAvoid all travel
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Mogadishu and Lower Shabelle
Reconsider travelCapital city and surrounding regions remain volatile. Al-Shabaab attacks occur sporadically; kidnapping and armed robbery are serious risks.
Avoid: Southwest Mogadishu, Baladweyne, Middle Shabelle region
Source: UK FCDO, US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
Somaliland (Northern Region)
Exercise increased cautionDe facto independent Somaliland is significantly more stable than southern regions. Hargeisa and Borama have functioning institutions and lower incident rates, though the political status remains contested internationally.
Avoid: Eastern border regions near Puntland, disputed areas
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Puntland (Northeast)
Reconsider travelPiracy activity has declined but armed groups and clan conflicts remain active. Kidnapping of international personnel is a documented risk.
Avoid: Coastal regions from Eyl southward, disputed border with Somaliland
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
4 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO, US State Department. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
Mogadishu Police
police · Mogadishu
Mogadishu Hospital (Digfer)
hospital · Mogadishu