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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - The U.S. Department of State on Monday ordered non-essential government personnel and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, escalating precautionary measures amid heightened regional tensions.

Khartoum (Diplomat.so) - Sudan's Foreign Ministry issued a forceful press release on Sunday, rejecting Uganda's decision to host Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo "Hemedti" after he delivered a series of politically charged statements in Kampala—including a…

Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana has formally notified Togo that it will submit their long-running maritime boundary dispute to arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), marking a decisive shift after eight years of negotiations that failed to produce agreement.

Minsk (Diplomat.so) - Belarus has accused the United States of obstructing its participation in a high-level peace council meeting held on Thursday, claiming its delegation was unable to attend after visas were not issued despite timely submissions.

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The African Union convened on Friday its Sixth A3 High-Level Meeting at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, calling for a more cohesive and strategically assertive African presence within the United Nations Security Council as global geopolitical tensions reshape multilateral…

Baghdad (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq formally summoned Anil Bora Inan on Wednesday in Baghdad to protest comments made by Türkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, regarding the presence of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Iraqi territory.

Algiers (Diplomat.so) - Algeria has formally begun the process of cancelling its decade-old air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, state broadcaster Radio Algérienne announced on Saturday, marking one of the most visible diplomatic rifts between the two countries in years.

New Delhi (Diplomat.so) - India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship following the official visit of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to India.

New Delhi (Diplomat.so) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, upon his arrival in New Delhi on Monday. The visit, held at the invitation of the Prime Minister, highlights the growing strength of India-UAE relations and marks…

Moscow (Diplomat.so) - The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Russian Federation, Mohamed Abukar Zubeyr, presented his letters of credence to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, officially beginning his diplomatic mission in Moscow.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Justin Davis has assumed the role of Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu. In this capacity, he will oversee the embassy's daily operations and maintain diplomatic engagement with Somali authorities, ensuring continuity in U.S. representation.

Lisbon (Diplomat.so) - Somali non-resident ambassador Mohamed Ali-Nur Haji has formally presented his letters of credence to the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, during an official ceremony in Lisbon. The presentation marks the start of his full diplomatic mandate as Somalia's representative…

Tehran (DPA + Diplomat.so) - Iran said on Monday that it had summoned the ambassadors of Germany, France and the United Kingdom to the Foreign Ministry in Tehran following statements of support by European leaders for protesters in Iran.

Cairo (Diplomat.so) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday received Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in the Egyptian capital, according to an official statement.

Washington (diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Nicholas Merrick as the next United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Merrick brings extensive experience in business and finance, currently managing Kenny and Lisa Troutt's $1.6 billion family office.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received on Wednesday in his office at the Ministry, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. H.E. Yalchin Rafiyev, and discussed with him enhancing bilateral relations…

Kampala (diplomat.so) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda has firmly denied media reports claiming that a Ugandan diplomat stationed in the United Kingdom was expelled by British authorities. The reports alleged the diplomat was involved in a human trafficking operation, exploiting diplomatic…

Damascus, Syria (diplomat.so) - Iran's foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, pointed fingers at the United States on Monday, alleging that it provided tacit approval for Israel to launch a devastating strike on its consulate building in Syria. The attack claimed the lives of seven Iranian military…

Riyadh (diplomat.so) - In a diplomatic push aimed at defusing tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the need for dialogue during talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Hamza Adan Haadoow, received on Monday (4 March) in Mogadishu a prominent delegation headed by H.E. Dr. Suresh Kumar M. , Joint Secretary (JS) in the West Asia and North Africa…