Somali foreign affairs minister meets his Egyptian counterpart

Somalia’s federal government foreign affairs minister and international cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi who was on official visit in Cairo, Egypt held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badar Abdilati in there on 23 December 2024. The talks focused on strengthening the historic ties between the twou countries. Concentrating on special sectors just like cooperating on…

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Somali president meets Italian ambassador in Mogadishu

Somalia’s federal government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held meeting with Italian ambassador in his office in Mogadishu’s presidential palace, capital city of Somalia today 23 December 2024. The meeting was aimed at heightening the historic and diplomatic ties between the two countries. Confirmed statements said that the talks centered on enhancing cooperation between multiple sectors…

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Somaliland president calls for talks to end unrest in Sool and Sanaag regions

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi alias Iro has called for  urgent talks to end ongoing conflicts with SSC-Khatumo forces in disputed areas in Sool and Sanaag regions. During a security meeting with opposition leaders, the Kulmiye and Kaah parties in Hargeisa, on Saturday, 21 December 2024, President Irro reiterated his government’s commitment to an unconditional…

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Somalia takes over leadership of East African Standby Forces

Somalia has assumed the leadership of the regional East African Standby Force, taking over from Rwanda. Somalia’s Defence Minister Abdulkardir Nur received the flag of the EASF from his Rwandan counterpart Juvenal Marizamunda, during the 33rd Annual Policy-Making Conference of the EASF Heads of State held in Kigali, Rwanda. This is the first time Somalia…

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France supports Ethiopia’s quest for sea access through discussion

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA —  French President Emmanuel Macron said his country supports Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea through discussion and respecting international laws and neighboring countries. Macron spoke on Saturday after a one-day visit to Addis Ababa, where he held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.During a news conference, Macron welcomed the…

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Thousands of families displaced in Erigabo town unrest

The ongoing fighting between Somaliland military forces and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigabo town of Sanag region in Somaliland administration, has displaced about 43,000 families and killed several people, including children. the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported on Tuesday.  The displaced people have reached Ceel Afweyn and Laasqoray in the…

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Al-Shabab attacks military base in south-central Somalia

Confirmed reports said that Al-Shabab fihters launched a deadly attack against Somalia’s federal government military base in locality close to  Hawadley area, Middle Shabelle region of HirShabelle state administration, early Friday morning.  The attack began with a car bomb explosion, followed by intense clashes between the militant fighters and soldiers stationed at the base. Al-Shabab…

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Somalia’s Foreign Minister Fiqi Meets Sudan’s Acting Ambassador to Strengthen Ties

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, welcomed His Excellency Ammar Ahmed Babiker, the Acting Ambassador of Sudan, to the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday. The meeting underscored the deep, fraternal connections between Somalia and Sudan, with both nations discussing ways to deepen their bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The…

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