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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) - 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.

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, 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…

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.

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.