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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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Somalia Boosts Ebola Awareness Amid DRC, Uganda Cases

21/05/2026 - 14:54:27
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The State Minister of Health of the Federal Government of Somalia, Maryan Mohamed Hussein, on Thursday announced that federal health authorities and international partners opened a coordination meeting in Mogadishu to strengthen preparedness against the potential spread of…
Taha Abdi Ali, professionally known as Taha Ali.

Sweden Selects Somali-Born Taha Ali for World Cup

21/05/2026 - 14:13:23
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Stockholm (Diplomat.so) - Sweden national football team head coach Graham Potter selected Malmö FF winger Taha Ali for the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, marking a major milestone in the Somali-born player's rapid rise from futsal competitions to international football.
Somali National Army officers and local elders supervise the signing of a diya compensation agreement between two clans in Harardhere, Mudug region, aimed at ending a deadly dispute and preventing further inter-clan fighting.

Somalia: SNA prevents inter-clan fighting in Harardhere

19/05/2026 - 03:35:29
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Harardhere (Diplomat.so) - Officers from the 24th Brigade under the 21st Division of the Somali National Army oversaw a peace and compensation agreement between two rival sub-clan groups in Harardhere district, Mudug region, following a deadly dispute linked to a killing reported on April 23, 2026.
Mogadishu coastal area near Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, showing the shoreline adjacent to Somalia's main international aviation hub.

Somalia Aviation Sector Advances with IATA BSP Pilot

08/05/2026 - 02:28:04
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - Ethiopian Airlines, the Addis Ababa-based carrier, on Thursday May 7, joined the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan pilot programme for Somalia during the IATA Focus on Africa conference in Addis Ababa, marking a step toward a nationwide rollout next month.
Well-trained Somali National Army soldiers remain on alert during a security operation.

Somalia: SNA, AUSSOM Forces Intensify Operations Near Barawe

08/05/2026 - 02:03:20
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Barawe (Diplomat.so) - The Somali National Army's 6th Brigade under the 60th Division, backed by troops from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), carried out a planned military operation on Wednesday, May 6, in several areas of the Lower Shabelle region as part…
Somalia's Internal Security Minister is received at Ouagadougou airport by Burkina Faso security officials ahead of counterterrorism talks.

Somalia Internal Security Minister Arrives in Burkina Faso

04/05/2026 - 20:48:00
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Ouagadougou (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismael (Fartaag), on Monday 4 May visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for high-level talks with Burkina Faso's Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, focusing on counterterrorism cooperation…
Somali pilgrims arrive at Madinah airport as Saudi Arabia begins receiving 432 travelers from Mogadishu and Hargeisa.

Saudi Arabia Receives 432 Somali Pilgrims in Medina

02/05/2026 - 16:14:02
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Jeddah (Diplomat.so) - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah received the first group of 432 Somali pilgrims arriving from Mogadishu and Hargeisa on Saturday, May 2, at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina to begin this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
A Somali National Army soldier holding an AK-47 rifle during a field operation, standing alert in a secured area as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in southern Somalia.

Somali Army Kills 22 Militants in Lower Shabelle Raid

30/04/2026 - 02:00:40
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – The Ministry of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia confirmed on Wednesday, 29 April, that the Somali National Army, in coordination with international partners, conducted a 72-hour coordinated military operation in the Bulo Abdalla area of Lower Shabelle Region,…
EAC military intelligence chiefs from eight member states are seen during a closed-door session in Mogadishu on April 29–30, 2026, where they convened to review regional security developments and strengthen intelligence cooperation across East Africa.

Somalia Hosts Regional EAC Military Intelligence Meeting

30/04/2026 - 01:35:48
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The East African Community (EAC) Chiefs and Directors of Military Intelligence from eight partner states convened in Mogadishu on Wednesday, April 29, to review the regional security situation and strengthen intelligence cooperation under the East African Community framework.
Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, Chief of the Somali National Armed Forces.

Somalia Army Chief Visits Wajid Frontlines

26/04/2026 - 14:16:11
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Wajid (Diplomat.so) – Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, Chief of the Somali National Armed Forces, visited Somali National Army positions in Wajid on Sunday, April 26, to assess operations and reinforce counterterrorism efforts.
Arab Parliament condemns Israeli envoy appointment in the so-called

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Envoy Appointment to "Somaliland"

26/04/2026 - 03:42:56
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Cairo (Diplomat.so) – Arab Parliament strongly condemned the Israeli authorities' reported appointment of an envoy to the northwestern region of Somalia, referred to as the so-called "Somaliland," in a statement issued on Saturday, April 25, describing the move as a breach of international…
Somali and Omani foreign ministers hold talks in Muscat on cooperation and Horn of Africa stability.

Somalia, Oman Discuss Cooperation and Stability

26/04/2026 - 03:04:02
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Muscat (Diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met on Saturday in Muscat with Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Diwan in…
Officials from Sierra Leone and Marginal Energy sign offshore oil deal in Paris.

Sierra Leone Signs Offshore Oil Deal With Marginal Energy

24/04/2026 - 15:31:43
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Paris (Diplomat.so) – Government of Sierra Leone announced on Thursday, 23 April, it had signed a petroleum licence agreement in Paris with Marginal Energy Limited granting offshore exploration and production rights across five blocks.
Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, Chief of the Somalia National Armed Forces (SNAF).

Somalia Army Chief Visits Hudur Training Base

24/04/2026 - 14:46:04
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Hudur (Diplomat.so) – Somalia National Armed Forces Chief Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud visited Hudur in Bakool region on Friday, 24 April, to assess newly trained military units.
Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran Condemns Israeli Envoy Move to "Somaliland"

22/04/2026 - 05:16:50
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, April 21, in Tehran, condemned what Iran described as the Israeli regime's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the northwestern region of Somalia, the so-called "Somaliland," characterizing…
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi group in Yemen, during a public appearance.

Houthis Warn Against Israeli Moves in Northwestern Somalia

20/04/2026 - 02:16:14
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Sana'a (Diplomat.so) – Ansar Allah, the Houthi group in Yemen, warned on Sunday, April 19, against what it described as Israeli diplomatic activity in the northwestern region of Somalia, the so-called "Somaliland," calling the move a "red line" and pledging to respond.
African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) members attend a flag-raising ceremony for new member states on April 7, 2026, in Addis Ababa, as part of official proceedings marking their integration into AU structures and reaffirming continental unity and cooperation.

AU Condemns Israel Envoy Plan for "Somaliland"

19/04/2026 - 18:56:45
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - African Union Commission expresses deep concern and strongly condemns reports of Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the northwestern region of Somalia, the so-called "Somaliland," according to a press statement issued on Sunday, April 19, in Addis…
Foreign ministers of 16 Arab and Muslim states, in coordination, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's announcement of a diplomatic appointment to the northwestern region in Somalia, the so-called "Somaliland".

16 Arab Muslim States Condemn Israel Envoy Appointment to "Somaliland"

19/04/2026 - 02:27:05
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Cairo (Diplomat.so) – Foreign ministers of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Jordan, Oman, Lebanon, and Qatar issued a strong condemnation on Saturday, of Israel's announcement to appoint a diplomatic…