OFAC Somalia Sanctions
OFAC Somalia Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Somalia. It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions, arms embargo and financial restrictions.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
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.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- 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)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
- 31 CFR Part 551 - Somalia Sanctions Regulations
- UNSCR 1897
- UNSCR 1872
- UNSCR 1851
- UNSCR 1846
- UNSCR 1844
- UNSCR 1816
- UNSCR 1772
- UNSCR 1744
- UNSCR 1725
- UNSCR 1356
- UNSCR 733
Official resources
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
E.O. 13620 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
E.O. 13536 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
31 CFR Part 551 - Somalia Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
75 FR 24394-10 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13536
Apply for an OFAC License Online
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property and Interests in Property Are Blocked
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
86 FR 22346-21 - Amended Somalia Sanctions Regulations
Somalia Sanctions Brochure - Overview of Sanctions
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Somalia