Djibouti City (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Djibouti City, Djibouti, on Friday, June 26, 2026, on an official visit to join Djibouti's Independence Day celebrations following an invitation from President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Friday, June 26, that Somalia does not refuse to readmit its citizens but is seeking reliable verification procedures to ensure only confirmed Somali nationals are returned, following the European Union's decision to temporarily…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, delivered a speech at a state ceremony in Mogadishu at midnight, 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of Somalia's northern regions.

Brussels (Diplomat.so) - The European Union Council of Interior and Migration Ministers on Thursday, June 25, approved new visa restrictions targeting Somali nationals following concerns over Somalia's limited cooperation in readmitting citizens residing illegally in EU member states.

Dhusamareb (Diplomat.so) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, delivered a midnight national address at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, as Somalia officially entered the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Northern Regions, extending congratulations to Somali…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes United Nations annual report A/80/723-S/2026/357 on Children and Armed Conflict confirming removal of Ahlusunnah wal Jamaah (ASWJ) from child recruitment list on Wednesday, June 24.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – The Somali National Army Logistics Command (SNA Logistics Command) and Turkish Military Training School (TURKSOM) held a high-level coordination meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday, June 24, focusing on strengthening military training cooperation and logistical support between…

Garowe (Diplomat.so) – Former Puntland State of Somalia Minister of Finance Hassan Shire Abgaal said on Wednesday, June 24, that Somali National Army (SNA) recruitment conducted in Puntland is lawful and beneficial to local communities, emphasizing its constitutional basis and economic impact.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Federal Government of Somalia on Tuesday, June 23, condemned deadly inter-clan clashes in Adhi'adeye, located in Sool region in northern Somalia, and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation said…

Jalalaqsi (Diplomat.so) – Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed on Tuesday, June 23, led mediation efforts following deadly inter-clan clashes between the Reer Essa, a Somali Bantu (Jareer) sub-clan, and the Badi-Adde, a lineage of the Gugundhabe sub-clan of the Hawiye clan-family…

Adhi'adeye (Diplomat.so) – At least 25 people were killed and several others injured on Monday, June 22, after armed clashes erupted in Ade Adeye town, located approximately 32 kilometers from Lasanod in Sool region, northern Somalia, involving Fiqi-shini, a sub-lineage of Ayanle within the Ayr…

Jowhar (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Hirshabelle State of Somalia distributed 16 fully assembled diesel-powered water pump kits, each equipped with 24 horsepower (2200 RPM) engines, to farmer cooperatives in Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region, on Monday, June 22, in a move…

Larnaca (Diplomat.so) – Cyprus Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two 20-year-old Somali women, identified as Fatima and Yara, who died after being recovered unconscious from the sea at Oroklini Beach in Larnaca district on Thursday evening, June 18, after encountering difficulties…

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Government of Israel initiated an internal review early this week of its illegitimate recognition of Somaliland in Somalia's northwestern region, following escalating regional and international criticism of the decision and its diplomatic repercussions.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Somali families continue to endure profound emotional distress as relatives disappear along the migration route to Libya, where kidnappings, ransom demands, abuse, and unmarked burials have become recurring features of one of the world's most dangerous irregular migration…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Former Somali Ambassador to Kenya and former Mogadishu mayor Amb. Mohamud Ahmed Nur "Tarsan" said in an interview with the privately owned Universal TV that Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) misled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by providing…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has successfully concluded the first phase of a specialized pediatric surgery campaign that provided life-changing medical care to Somali children suffering from urological disorders, congenital abnormalities of the reproductive system, and other…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received on Sunday, June 14, at the Presidential Palace (Villa Somalia) in Mogadishu, a delegation of Italian investors and business leaders visiting the country to explore investment and trade opportunities…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his full World Cup tournament fee despite being denied entry into the United States at Miami International Airport on 6 June following an 11-hour immigration interrogation over alleged security concerns,…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Friday, June 12, welcomed UEFA's decision to appoint Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, describing…