Community Support Propels Somalia Embassy to Establish Official Premises in Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa – A significant milestone was recently celebrated by the Somali embassy in South Africa, as it acquired a new embassy building for the first time in over a decade. This achievement was thanks to the combined efforts of the determined local Somali community and their dedicated ambassador. The move, buoyed by collective determination and shared vision, has been viewed as a testament to the tenacity and shared aspirations of the Somali people.
With his signature on the dotted line, Ambassador Mohamed Sheikh Isaak announced the acquisition of the new embassy premises. This achievement, he explained, serves as evidence of the robust alliance between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali diaspora nestled at the southern tip of Africa. “Guided by the vision of our national leaders, today marks a new era as we secure an official building for our embassy in South Africa—the first in twelve years since our initial setup here in 2013,” Ambassador Mohamed Sheikh Issak remarked, brimming with pride.
This building isn’t just brick and mortar. It represents the collective dreams and contributions of both the Somali government and community members, who have committed to covering its cost within a year. Ambassador Issak extended heartfelt thanks to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed, Prime Minister Hamze Abdi Barre, and Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moalim Faqi, as well as the many hands that helped to raise this diplomatic edifice.
Under Issak’s stewardship, embassy services have flourished. More transparent and effective than before, the consular services have not only doubled in capacity but also in spirit, reflecting the community’s newfound trust and commitment. So much so, that members have even volunteered to chip in with the payment of the building as a mark of appreciation.
What inspired such commitment, you might wonder? Perhaps it’s the embassy’s broader mission—strengthening Somalia’s diplomatic footprint and carving out a path for meaningful international dialogue. With the new premises, the embassy is set to play an instrumental role in bolstering ties and exchanges between South Africa and Somalia, enriching both cultures and economies.
Imagine this: Ambassador Issak, arms outstretched and a smile that speaks of pride and achievement, being saluted by a guard of honor during his visit to the Republic of Angola—a region he also oversees as a non-resident ambassador. Isn’t it poetic how diplomacy, like a well-tuned orchestra, finds harmony even across varied landscapes?
For the cherry on top, the embassy’s energetic ranks have been invigorated with the addition of two vibrant diplomats. Cismad Yusuf Caynte, the newly appointed First Counselor, and Mohamed Bashir Sheikh Ali Cibaar, the Business Attaché, have joined the team. In a photo capturing this momentous occasion, Ambassador Issak stands between the young diplomats, exuding warmth and unity—an embodiment of the Somali spirit in foreign lands.
It’s said that teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results. Looking at how the Somali community and government have come together, that saying has perhaps never rung truer.
In this era of economic and social globalization, reimagining embassies not merely as outposts but as centers of cultural exchange and cooperation has become essential. Congratulations to Ambassador Issak and the resilient Somali community, who have set an inspiring example of what can be achieved with unity and shared ambition.
Source: Onkod Radio Online
By Report By Axadle
Edited by: Ali Musa
alimusa@axadletimes.com
Axadle international–Monitoring
