Waeis Amin

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu on Monday urged Somali political leaders to "continue to pursue dialogue and compromise," as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened a new round of consultations in the capital this week to shape Somalia's next national election model.…

Beledweyne (Diplomat.so) - A rapidly escalating drought across southern and central Somalia is driving mass displacement, with severe shortages of food, water and pasture reported in Mudug, Hiiraan, Bakool and Gedo.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that its life-saving food and nutrition operations in Somalia may shut down as early as April unless donors immediately step in, a funding gap that threatens millions already facing worsening hunger.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Somali Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday suspended eight aircraft from operating in the country after new ramp inspections uncovered what officials described as "serious safety deficiencies" and violations of international aviation standards. The enforcement…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Somalia has begun a structured, multi-month preparation phase to introduce the East African Community (EAC) passport, a move officials say will align the country with regional standards following its admission into the East African Community in 2024.

Riyadh (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, on Thursday signed a maritime cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, during an official visit…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Hormuud Telecom launched on Thursday its first-ever Qur'an Competition for Employees at the company's headquarters in Mogadishu, introducing a new corporate initiative aimed at nurturing ethical values, faith-based learning, and community engagement within Somalia's…

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - The Hormuud Salaam Foundation has provided food supplies to more than 100 patients at the Habeeb Psychiatric Center in Dharkeynley District, marking the official kickoff of its 2026 Ramadan Iftar Programme. The donation included flour, rice, sugar and cooking oil, delivered…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, chaired on Thursday a high-level political consultation at Villa Somalia, bringing together opposition leaders, regional presidents, and members of the Future Council, an opposition-aligned coalition advocating…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met on Friday in Addis Ababa with Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs at the United States Department of State, on the sidelines of the African Union Summit. The meeting underscored…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived on Friday in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, placing Somalia's sovereignty and regional diplomacy at the center of his official…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Severe drought conditions are intensifying across central and southern Somalia, with local authorities and federal officials warning of escalating humanitarian and agricultural impacts as water sources dwindle and food production falters.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received on Thursday in Mogadishu, Jenny Chapman, the United Kingdom State Minister for International Development and Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, for high-level discussions…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - African Union officials on Wednesday announced that Somalia has been elected to the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking the country's first seat on the body since its establishment in 2004.

Algiers (Diplomat.so) - Algeria and Somalia formalized on Tuesday a new phase of judicial cooperation with the signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding at the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice of Algeria.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, inaugurated on Tuesday the newly completed Arimas Terminal at Aden Abdulle International Airport, hailing the project as a major advancement in the country's aviation infrastructure. The terminal's…

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Tuesday praised the 61st anniversary of the Somali Navy, framing the celebration as a reminder of the country's urgent need to strengthen its maritime defenses and revive naval readiness after…

Cairo (Diplomat.so) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's "firm and unwavering" support for the Federal Republic of Somalia's territorial integrity during a joint press conference in Cairo on Sunday, following high-level talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, Justin E. Davis, on Saturday for discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) — The Minister of Commerce and Industry of Somalia, Amb. Gamal Mohamed Hassan, on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of the business community in the Banadir region to discuss ways to strengthen the country's commercial sector.