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Lasanod (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received a delegation from the Government of Djibouti at his residence in the city of Lasanod, where the delegation is attending the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected leadership of the Northeastern…

Juba (Diplomat.so) - The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has issued a formal statement reaffirming its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The declaration, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, aligns…

Algiers (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of the Federal Government of Somalia, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, delivered on Thursday a presidential message from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid…

Lasanod (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, visited units of the Somali National Armed Forces and regional Darawish forces in the Gumays area of Sool region in northeastern Somalia on Thursday.

Lasanod (Diplomat.so) - Residents of Las Anod have welcomed the Federal Government of Somalia's decision to cancel all agreements with the United Arab Emirates.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Federal Government of Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, covering port operations, government institutions, and security and defense cooperation.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia has announced the cancellation of all agreements between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates, citing constitutional authority and the need to protect national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Jeddah (Diplomat.so) - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, addressed an extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on Saturday, highlighting the country's ongoing challenges.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei condemned the visit of Israel's foreign minister to the Somaliland region, describing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Jeddah (Diplomat.so) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the recent unauthorized visit by the Israeli foreign minister to the so-called Somaliland region, which remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Tuesday in an emergency virtual session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), convened to discuss developments affecting Somalia's unity, sovereignty…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued a forceful press statement condemning the unauthorized visit by Israel's Foreign Minister to Hargeisa, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity,…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held an extraordinary meeting on Monday to review the country's overall security situation, recent military operations, and the successful completion of local council elections in the Banadir region.

The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes the agreement reached on Tuesday, 23 December, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, regarding the release and exchange of detainees in Yemen, following constructive consultations held from 9 to 23 December.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, concluded on Wednesday a three-day internal retreat in Mogadishu with directors of the ministry's departments. The retreat, held from December 22 to 24, brought together senior officials…

Tripoli (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Tripoli on Sunday evening, leading a delegation on an official visit to the State of Libya.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, underscored on Wednesday the challenges posed by the mismanagement of transboundary water resources, warning that it can lead to insecurity and strained relations between countries.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received on Sunday, in his office at the Ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Alper…

Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia, marking the first such strikes during President Donald Trump's second term. The operation, led by U.S. Africa Command, was coordinated with the Somali government.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received on Saturday, at his office in the capital, Mogadishu, the Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes at the United Nations High Commissioner for…