Somalia Sanctions
SOSomalia is currently subject to 9 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation and Monetary Authority of Singapore. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, trade restrictions, other and financial restrictions. This page lists every program targeting Somalia, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Programs
9
Authorities
9
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 1 program
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 program
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 1 program
SINGAPOREMonetary Authority of Singapore — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 program
UNUnited Nations Security Council — 1 program
WORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
UN sanctions regime targeting Al-Shabaab under the Somalia sanctions framework. Total designated: 24 (23 individuals, 1 entity).
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Measures imposed at UN level since UN Security Council Resolution 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992 and subsequent Resolutions are transposed into EU sanctions law. The measures include an arms embargo, which is partial and allows under certain conditions arms supplies for the development of Somalia's security and police institutions. In addition the measures include a ban on the direct or indirect import of charcoal from Somalia and a prohibition of the direct or indirect sale, supply or transfer to Somalia of listed items if there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the item(s) will be used, or a significant risk they may be used, in the manufacture in Somalia of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The measures also cover targeted individual sanctions on designated persons and entities (asset freeze and prohibition from making funds and economic resources available as well as travel restrictions). Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN.
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Sanctions targeting Somalia. Total designated: 38 entities.
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The Somalia sanctions program targets persons contributing to the conflict in Somalia, including those threatening peace, security, or stability in Somalia. The program implements blocking sanctions, an arms embargo, and trade restrictions (including on charcoal) in line with UN Security Council resolutions.
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Sanctions regime targeting Somalia. 24 designated entities (23 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2018-03-08, latest update: 2023-05-31.
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Singapore's targeted financial sanctions regime involving the freezing of assets of designated persons associated with Somalia.
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Sanctions regime targeting Somalia including designated persons, arms embargo, IED components restrictions, and charcoal import ban, implementing UN obligations.
Sanctions regime targeting Al-Shabaab in Somalia. Designated: 24 (23 individuals, 1 entity).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 3 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 brochure(s), 1 license_application(s)
Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Somalia renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia" to "Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Somalia"
Legal basis updated for Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Somalia
Added: Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, Variable Capital Companies Act 2018, United Nations Act 2001, UN Security Council Resolution 1844
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713)" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713)"
Legal basis updated for UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713)
Added: Charter of the United Nations Act
Somalia sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia sanctions regime" to "Somalia sanctions"
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Somalia (Al-Shabaab) Sanctions Committee" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2713)"
Resources added
Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Somalia sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia sanctions" to "Somalia sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Somalia sanctions regime
Added: The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
UN Somalia (Al-Shabaab) Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Somalia / Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee" to "UN Somalia (Al-Shabaab) Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 1 pdf(s)
UN Somalia / Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2713)" to "UN Somalia / Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 brochure(s), 1 regulation(s)
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Added: 2 executive_order(s), 3 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 11 un_resolution(s), 1 guidance(s), 3 recent_action(s)
Legal basis updated for Somalia sanctions
Added: Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Legal basis updated for OFAC Somalia Sanctions
Added: UNSCR 1897 (2009), UNSCR 1872 (2009), UNSCR 1851 (2008), UNSCR 1846 (2008), UNSCR 1844 (2008), UNSCR 1816 (2008), UNSCR 1772 (2007), UNSCR 1744 (2007), UNSCR 1725 (2006), UNSCR 1356 (2001), UNSCR 733 (1992)
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for Somalia sanctions
Added: The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Somalia Sanctions
Removed: UNSCR 1897 (2009), UNSCR 1872 (2009), UNSCR 1851 (2008), UNSCR 1846 (2008), UNSCR 1844 (2008), UNSCR 1816 (2008), UNSCR 1772 (2007), UNSCR 1744 (2007), UNSCR 1725 (2006), UNSCR 1356 (2001), UNSCR 733 (1992)
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 11 un_security_council_resolution(s)
Somalia sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia sanctions regime" to "Somalia sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713)" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713)"
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Somalia sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia sanctions" to "Somalia sanctions regime"
Somalia renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia Sanctions" to "Somalia"
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (Committee 2713)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2713)"
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Somalia sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Somalia sanctions regime" to "Somalia sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Somalia renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Somalia" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Somalia"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions, other
New program: Somalia Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Somalia Sanctions
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713)" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Somalia sanctions" to "The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Somalia Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13620, Executive Order 13536, UNSCR 1897 (2009), UNSCR 1872 (2009), UNSCR 1851 (2008), UNSCR 1846 (2008), UNSCR 1844 (2008), UNSCR 1816 (2008), UNSCR 1772 (2007), UNSCR 1744 (2007), UNSCR 1725 (2006), UNSCR 1356 (2001), UNSCR 733 (1992). Removed: Executive Order 13620 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia (July 20, 2012), Executive Order 13536 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia (April 13, 2010)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions (2713)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions" to "UN Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee"
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo