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Somali Officials Partner with Turkish Embassy for Oruc Reis Reception

06/10/2024 - 14:49:51
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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.

Himillo Qaran Warns Against Term Extensions

05/10/2024 - 12:20:55
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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…

Joint Statement on the Seventh Meeting of the Somalia Quint in Washington

05/10/2024 - 11:59:27
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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…

Somali army captures Ethiopian Al-Shabaab fighter

18/07/2024 - 13:32:07
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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.

U.S. Strikes Al-Shabaab in Somalia: Three Militants Killed

12/03/2024 - 17:58:14
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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.

Ethiopia Considers Withdrawing Controversial Memorandum with Somaliland

08/03/2024 - 16:12:26
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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…

U.S. Expresses Concern Over Proposed Ethiopia-Somaliland Agreement

01/02/2024 - 02:29:26
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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…

Somali President Arrives in Doha Amid Ethio-Somalia Tensions

22/01/2024 - 17:07:13
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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.

Somali President Denies Plans for War with Ethiopia

22/01/2024 - 13:05:36
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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…

Guterres Stresses Dialogue for Peace in Somalia-Ethiopia Rift

21/01/2024 - 20:09:55
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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…

Alleged Ethiopian Mercenary Arrested in Ukraine

21/01/2024 - 15:49:02
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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…

Egypt Affirms Full Support for Somalia as President Hassan Sheikh Visits Cairo

20/01/2024 - 15:49:29
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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.