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.

Algiers (Diplomat.so) - Algeria and Somalia formalized on Tuesday a new phase of judicial cooperation with the signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding at the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice of Algeria.

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…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, Justin E. Davis, on Saturday for discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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…

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…

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…

Lasanod (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, visited units of the Somali National Armed Forces and regional Darawish forces in the Gumays area of Sool region in northeastern Somalia on Thursday.

Lasanod (Diplomat.so) - Residents of Las Anod have welcomed the Federal Government of Somalia's decision to cancel all agreements with the United Arab Emirates.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Federal Government of Somalia has terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, covering port operations, government institutions, and security and defense cooperation.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia has announced the cancellation of all agreements between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates, citing constitutional authority and the need to protect national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Jeddah (Diplomat.so) - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, addressed an extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on Saturday, highlighting the country's ongoing challenges.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei condemned the visit of Israel's foreign minister to the Somaliland region, describing it as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Jeddah (Diplomat.so) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the recent unauthorized visit by the Israeli foreign minister to the so-called Somaliland region, which remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Tuesday in an emergency virtual session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), convened to discuss developments affecting Somalia's unity, sovereignty…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued a forceful press statement condemning the unauthorized visit by Israel's Foreign Minister to Hargeisa, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity,…

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held an extraordinary meeting on Monday to review the country's overall security situation, recent military operations, and the successful completion of local council elections in the Banadir region.

The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomes the agreement reached on Tuesday, 23 December, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, regarding the release and exchange of detainees in Yemen, following constructive consultations held from 9 to 23 December.

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, concluded on Wednesday a three-day internal retreat in Mogadishu with directors of the ministry's departments. The retreat, held from December 22 to 24, brought together senior officials…

Tripoli (Diplomat.so) - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Tripoli on Sunday evening, leading a delegation on an official visit to the State of Libya.