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Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - International Partners are alarmed by the escalation of the dispute between the Federal Government and Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting.

Berlin (Agencies + Diplomat.so) - Germany and Somalia are to cooperate on stepping up the deportation of migrants from the East African country.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, who is preparing for the upcoming presidential election, has voiced his opposition to the ongoing discussions within the National Consultative Council (NCC), which is chaired by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and includes the presidents…

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - Somali government officials are collaborating with the Turkish embassy in Mogadishu to organize an official reception for the seismic research vessel Oruc Reis, which will focus on its upcoming work in Somalia, particularly in exploring the nation's energy resources.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the Commissioner of the Somali Police Force (SPF), conducted on Saturday an inspection of the main headquarters of the Tax Protection Unit in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - The Himillo Qaran, a political entity led by former president, has issued a strong warning against any term extensions for the Federal Government and the regional state leaders and accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of using the National Consultative Conference…

Washington (Diplomat.so) - Representatives of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America met in Washington, D.C. on October 1 for the seventh meeting of the Somalia Quint. Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) representatives…

Beledweyne (diplomat.so) - The Somali National Army (SNA), in collaboration with local clan militia, has successfully captured a member of the Al-Shabaab from the Oromo ethnic community in Ethiopia.

Stuttgart, Germany (diplomat.so) - In response to a request from Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command carried out a collective self-defense airstrike against the al-Shabaab group on March 10. The strike targeted a remote area near Ugunji, approximately 71 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu.

Addis Ababa (diplomat.so) - Ethiopian officials are deliberating the withdrawal from a controversial memorandum of understanding signed with the "Somaliland Administration" in Somalia's northwestern region. Sources within Ethiopian diplomatic circles disclosed that the consideration for…

Washington (diplomat.so) - In a virtual press briefing held on Tuesday, January 30, Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, reiterated the United States' stance on Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Phee emphasized the importance of respecting Somalia's…

Doha (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Doha, Qatar, today for an official working visit focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Somalia and the State of Qatar. The visit aims to foster collaboration across various mutually beneficial areas.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia affirmed that the country currently has no intentions or plans to engage in a conflict with Ethiopia. Speaking in an interview with Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels, Hassan Sheikh clarified, "We have no plans or intention for war…

Kampala (diplomat.so) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for diplomatic dialogue between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu to address the escalating tensions arising from Ethiopia's recent maritime agreement with the Somaliland Administration, located in the Northwestern region…

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met today at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, and discussed with him strengthening relations, cooperation, and the tense situation in the Horn of Africa.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, on Sunday at the Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo, his Somali counterpart, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and discussed with him strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation, and addressing regional issues in the Horn of Africa.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - Ukrainian authorities apprehended a person near Maryinka in the Donetsk Region in late December 2023 , and accused him of serving as a mercenary for the Russian army. The individual, initially identified as a Somali citizen, claimed to have traveled from Mogadishu through Addis…

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set today to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo. The leaders are expected to engage in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks today in Cairo with the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in Cairo today, responding to an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This visit comes at a crucial time amidst rising tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, with Egypt firmly pledging its support for the latter.