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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…

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…

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met today at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, and discussed with him strengthening relations, cooperation, and the tense situation in the Horn of Africa.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, on Sunday at the Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo, his Somali counterpart, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and discussed with him strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation, and addressing regional issues in the Horn of Africa.

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…

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set today to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo. The leaders are expected to engage in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks today in Cairo with the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

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.

Cairo (diplomat.so) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a journey to Cairo from Kampala on Friday evening, responding to an official invitation extended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. President Hassan Sheikh's visit comes on the heels of his participation in the Non-Aligned…

Kampala (diplomat.so): During the recent NAM summit held in Kampala, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud engaged in a series of bilateral talks with key leaders from across the globe. Among the prominent figures were Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and…

Kampala (diplomat.so) - The U.S. Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, expressed deep concern over "troubling indications" that the militant group al-Shabaab is exploiting the Illegal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and the Somaliland administration of the North-Western…

Kampala (diplomat.so) - In a compelling address at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Kampala today, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud strongly condemned what he termed as "continuous reckless and irresponsible rhetoric" from Ethiopian officials. The…

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - In an unexpected meeting on Wednesday (17 January), the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hosted CIA Director William J. Burns in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) – Tragedy struck on Thursday (18 January) as a United Nations-contracted cargo plane, en route with vital humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme, crashed while attempting to land on an air-strip in El-Barde, located in Somalia's South West State.

Kampala (Diplomat.so) - The Acting Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Ali Mohamed Omar, conducted substantive discussions during the preliminary ministerial meeting for the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda. The summit,…

Mogadishu (diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia has issued a statement following the recent meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Commission (AUPSC), highlighting the outcomes.

Kampala (diplomat.so) - Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Kampala, Uganda on Wednesday evening, setting the stage for the 42nd Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Assembly of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for January 18.

Cairo (Diplomat.so) - Resolution 8988, passed by The Extraordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Ministerial Level held via Video Conference on January 17, 2024, underscores the Council's commitment to supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia in addressing threats…

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) convened for its 1192nd meeting on January 17, 2024, to deliberate on the escalating situation between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Kampala (Diplomat.so) - The Acting Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Ali Mohamed Omar, addressed the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement taking place today in the Ugandan capital, Kampala.