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U.S. urges compromise as Somalia intensifies election talks

23/02/2026 - 17:22:21
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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.…
UN warns millions at risk in Somalia as food aid nears end.

WFP seeks urgent funds as Somalia faces worsening hunger

20/02/2026 - 23:38:32
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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.

Somali PM Pushes Forward EAC Passport Process

20/02/2026 - 11:31:46
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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.

Hormuud Opens First Qur'an Contest to Boost Staff Ethics

19/02/2026 - 17:28:51
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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…

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Delivers Food Aid to Habeeb Mental Facility

19/02/2026 - 16:47:17
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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…

Somali President Seeks Consensus on Electoral Roadmap

19/02/2026 - 15:55:46
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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…

Somali President Meets Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs

14/02/2026 - 13:34:16
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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…
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Somali President Arrives in Addis for AU Summit

13/02/2026 - 15:37:46
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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…

Somalia Seeks Urgent Aid as Drought Spreads

13/02/2026 - 13:00:57
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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.

Somalia and UK Hold High-Level Bilateral Talks in Mogadishu

13/02/2026 - 12:29:20
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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…

Somalia Wins AU Peace and Security Council Seat

12/02/2026 - 11:23:15
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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.

Somali PM Underscores Maritime Security Priorities at Navy Event

10/02/2026 - 22:44:45
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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…

Somali President Receives Djibouti Delegation in Lasanod

17/01/2026 - 10:23:58
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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…

South Sudan Reaffirms Support for Somalia's Sovereignty and Unity

17/01/2026 - 01:26:26
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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…

Somali Minister Delivers Letters to Leaders in Algeria, Qatar

15/01/2026 - 18:35:29
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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…