Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana has intensified diplomatic pressure on the United Nations, demanding accountability and protective reforms after missile strikes on its peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on March 6, 2026 left multiple Ghanaian soldiers wounded…

Juba (Diplomat.so) - Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, formally bid farewell to two newly appointed ambassadors tasked with leading key diplomatic missions in India and the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the government's push to expand international partnerships and strengthen bilateral…

Abu Dhabi (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all diplomatic staff from the Iran, citing what it described as Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE territory.

Jakarta (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia said President Prabowo Subianto is prepared to travel to Tehran to mediate between the United States and Iran following the collapse of negotiations that have led to renewed military escalation in the Middle East.

Riyadh (Diplomat.so) - Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday led a wave of coordinated diplomatic condemnations across the Gulf after Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted multiple countries in the region, sharply escalating tensions and prompting warnings of broader instability.

Conakry (Diplomat.so) - Guinea's Ministry of National Defense confirmed late Tuesday that 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers have been detained after allegedly crossing into Guinean territory and raising their national flag, escalating long-running tensions between the two Mano River Union neighbors.

Freetown (Diplomat.so) - Government of Sierra Leone said several members of its security forces, including an officer, were apprehended and taken across the border by troops from Guinean Armed Forces in a disputed frontier area, escalating long-running tensions between the two West African neighbors.

New York (Diplomat.so) - The United Nations moved to recalibrate its diplomacy on Sudan's escalating crisis on Tuesday, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Finnish diplomat Pekka Haavisto as his new Personal Envoy to the country, replacing Ramtane Lamamra.

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…