Diplomat News Network – Somalia & Global News

Turkish naval vessels are scheduled to depart the Eastern Mediterranean for Somalia on March 16 as part of the Türkiye–Somalia Naval Task Group supporting maritime security and defense cooperation.
Türkiye Deploys Naval Task Group to Somalia

Ankara (Diplomat.so) - Zeki Aktürk, spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, announced in Ankara on Thursday that four Turkish naval vessels will deploy to

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Iran Says US Security Umbrella 'Full of Holes'

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday on X that the United States' security role in the Strait of Hormuz had "proven to be full

Russian oil exports surge to Asia amid Middle East tensions, March 2026.
Russia Gains $150M Daily from Middle East Oil Surge

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia has emerged as a major financial beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with new estimates indicating that Moscow is earning an addit

The Cape of Good Hope viewed westward from the coastal cliffs above Cape Point overlooking Dias Beach in South Africa.
South Africa Prepares for Increased Maritime Traffic

Pretoria (Diplomat.so) - The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) announced Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, that it is preparing to assist commercial vessels rer

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.
Ghana President Faces Scrutiny Over Brother's Private Jet

Accra (Diplomat.so) - President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers for using a private jet owned by his brother, businessman I