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Waeis Amin

Waeis Amin – Senior Somalia Affairs Reporter
Covers political, security, and economic developments in Somalia, contributing in-depth reporting and analysis on both national and international levels. Based in Mogadishu.
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on June 28, 2026, for a two-day working visit focused on security cooperation and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.

Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia for High-Level Talks

28/06/2026 - 21:47:21
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, June 28, for a working visit scheduled for June 28–29, during which he will meet Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for high-level discussions focused…

Somali President Joins Djibouti Independence Commemoration

27/06/2026 - 01:44:36
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Djibouti City (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, on Friday, June 26, 2026, on an official visit to join Djibouti's Independence Day celebrations following an invitation from President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.

Somali President Urges Strong Identity Checks in EU Readmission

27/06/2026 - 00:57:05
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Friday, June 26, that Somalia does not refuse to readmit its citizens but is seeking reliable verification procedures to ensure only confirmed Somali nationals are returned, following the European Union's decision to temporarily…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Somali President Marks Northern Regions' Independence Anniversary

26/06/2026 - 06:59:06
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, delivered a speech at a state ceremony in Mogadishu at midnight, 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of Somalia's northern regions.
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre

Somali PM calls for stronger unity on June 26 commemoration

26/06/2026 - 02:05:22
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Dhusamareb (Diplomat.so) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, delivered a midnight national address at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, as Somalia officially entered the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Northern Regions, extending congratulations to Somali…
Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah (ASWJ)

Somalia Welcomes UN Child Protection Report on ASWJ

24/06/2026 - 23:50:39
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes United Nations annual report A/80/723-S/2026/357 on Children and Armed Conflict confirming removal of Ahlusunnah wal Jamaah (ASWJ) from child recruitment list on Wednesday, June 24.

Somalia: SNA Logistics Command Meets TURKSOM Delegation

24/06/2026 - 23:28:32
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – The Somali National Army Logistics Command (SNA Logistics Command) and Turkish Military Training School (TURKSOM) held a high-level coordination meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday, June 24, focusing on strengthening military training cooperation and logistical support between…
Former Minister of Finance, Puntland State of Somalia.

Somalia: Hassan Shire Backs SNA Recruitment in Puntland

24/06/2026 - 22:50:52
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Garowe (Diplomat.so) – Former Puntland State of Somalia Minister of Finance Hassan Shire Abgaal said on Wednesday, June 24, that Somali National Army (SNA) recruitment conducted in Puntland is lawful and beneficial to local communities, emphasizing its constitutional basis and economic impact.
Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh.

Somali Government condemns deadly inter-clan clashes in Ade Adeye

23/06/2026 - 18:26:17
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Federal Government of Somalia on Tuesday, June 23, condemned deadly inter-clan clashes in Adhi'adeye, located in Sool region in northern Somalia, and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation said…
The Somali National Army (SNA) deployed troops as a buffer force between rival inter-clan groups in Jalalaqsi District to prevent renewed fighting and stabilize the area.

Somalia: Hirshabelle VP Brokers Peace After Jalalaqsi Clashes Kill 10

23/06/2026 - 16:09:17
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Jalalaqsi (Diplomat.so) – Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed on Tuesday, June 23, led mediation efforts following deadly inter-clan clashes between the Reer Essa, a Somali Bantu (Jareer) sub-clan, and the Badi-Adde, a lineage of the Gugundhabe sub-clan of the Hawiye clan-family…
Bullet holes are seen on the wall of a partially destroyed building in Adhi Adeye town, Sool region, following deadly clan clashes.

Somalia: Clan Clashes in Adhi Adeye Leave 25 Dead in Sool Region

23/06/2026 - 06:37:16
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Adhi'adeye (Diplomat.so) – At least 25 people were killed and several others injured on Monday, June 22, after armed clashes erupted in Ade Adeye town, located approximately 32 kilometers from Lasanod in Sool region, northern Somalia, involving Fiqi-shini, a sub-lineage of Ayanle within the Ayr…
Hirshabelle Agriculture Minister Mohamed Sheikh Maxamuud distributes 16 diesel engines for irrigation in Jowhar, benefiting 16 farmers in local cooperatives.

Somalia: Hirshabelle supplies 16 diesel engines to Jowhar farms

23/06/2026 - 01:12:56
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Jowhar (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Hirshabelle State of Somalia distributed 16 fully assembled diesel-powered water pump kits, each equipped with 24 horsepower (2200 RPM) engines, to farmer cooperatives in Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region, on Monday, June 22, in a move…
Inflatable boat carrying migrants in the open sea during a dangerous journey across rough waters.

Libya "Magafe" gangs demand ransom from Somali migrants

21/06/2026 - 05:17:25
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Somali families continue to endure profound emotional distress as relatives disappear along the migration route to Libya, where kidnappings, ransom demands, abuse, and unmarked burials have become recurring features of one of the world's most dangerous irregular migration…
Somali camels, a national herd estimated at nearly 10 million, remain central to Somalia's livestock economy and pastoral life.

Siinka-Dher Camel Market in Somalia Sees Supply Drop

17/06/2026 - 20:03:22
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Traders at the Siinka-dher camel market on the outskirts of southwestern Mogadishu, about 17 kilometers from the capital, reported on Wednesday, June 17, that a newly imposed tax increase on camel sales is disrupting livestock trade flows into the city's main slaughterhouses.

Somalia President Receives Italian Investors in Mogadishu

15/06/2026 - 01:20:00
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received on Sunday, June 14, at the Presidential Palace (Villa Somalia) in Mogadishu, a delegation of Italian investors and business leaders visiting the country to explore investment and trade opportunities…
Somali businessman Liban Ahmed Hassan, a candidate for leader of Galmudug State, presents a $50,000 cash recognition award to referee Omar Artan during a public ceremony in Mogadishu, in the presence of ministers and officials from the Prime Minister's Office.

FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Denial

14/06/2026 - 18:57:18
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his full World Cup tournament fee despite being denied entry into the United States at Miami International Airport on 6 June following an 11-hour immigration interrogation over alleged security concerns,…

Somali PM congratulates Omar Artan on UEFA Super Cup call-up

12/06/2026 - 01:14:26
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Friday, June 12, welcomed UEFA's decision to appoint Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, describing…

Somali Traders in Mogadishu Seek ECTN Fee Review

12/06/2026 - 00:39:54
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Somali Traders of Benadir Region representing importers operating through Mogadishu Port on Thursday, June 11, called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to review Electronic Container Tracking Number (ECTN) fees applied to imported cargo, citing increased costs affecting…