White House Renews 16-Year Somalia Emergency Over Persistent Piracy
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is keeping its national emergency with Somalia for another year because the country still faces serious security problems like violence, piracy, and illegal arms trading. This means certain U.S. rules and restrictions on trade and money related to Somalia will stay in place to protect American safety and interests. The emergency started in 2010 and continues to affect how the U.S. deals with Somalia’s ongoing challenges.
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
National Emergency with Somalia Extended
The President is continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia for 1 year beyond April 12, 2026, under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act. The original emergency was declared on April 12, 2010, and this notice (April 8, 2026) keeps that emergency and its measures in effect through April 12, 2027.
Piracy and Arms-Embargo Measures Remain
The measures adopted on April 12, 2010 to address acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia and violations of the United Nations arms embargo are continued beyond April 12, 2026. Those authorities remain in effect for the 1-year continuation period.
Charcoal, Public Assets, and Violence Measures Continue
The measures added on July 20, 2012 (Executive Order 13620) that address exports of charcoal from Somalia, misappropriation of Somali public assets, and certain acts of violence committed against civilians are continued beyond April 12, 2026 for one year. These authorities remain in effect through April 12, 2027.
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