The African Union Commission has strongly condemned Israel’s move to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, saying it poses a threat to stability in the Horn of Africa.
In a statement issued by the Commission on Sunday, it said the African Union fully supports the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again made a strong case for his country’s need for a sea route, this time turning it into a debate about national security and data sovereignty.
In a speech on state television and an interview with ETV, he said that relying on other...
In a meeting held in Antalya, Turkey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, met with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations, the political situation in Somalia, and security issues in the Horn of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the schedule for elections in some of the country’s regional states, including Galmudug, Hirshabelle and South West.
A press release from the Commission stated that simultaneous elections will be held in South West, Hirshabelle and Galmudug,...
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to Somaliland, according to a press release issued by the organization’s general secretariat.
The OIC said it considers the move a violation of the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic...
Mogadishu has officially implemented an order issued by the Governor of Banadir Region, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), directing traders to accept the use of the Somali Shilling.
The order came after days of complaints that many traders refused to accept the local currency, which has affected business and the daily...
Somalia has warmly welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step that reflects efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthen regional and international peace and security.
A statement from the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the role of the...
The Somali Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has officially announced the arrival of the state-of-the-art oil drilling vessel “Çağrı Bey”, which has already arrived in Somali waters, marking a major step towards the development of the country’s natural resources.
According to the Ministry, the vessel “Çağrı Bey” is set...
Somalia has officially taken a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), its first since the council was established in 2003, in a major diplomatic achievement for the country.
Somalia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union, Abdullahi Warfaa, officially hoisted the Somali flag at the council’s...
The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement to pave the way for talks to defuse escalating tensions between the two sides.
The US president announced that he had suspended planned military strikes after Iran agreed to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, , said...