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On Turkey’s Victory Day, new Somali officers step forward in Ankara Under a late-summer sky in Ankara, the brass of military bands mingled with the steady tap of parade boots and the low murmur of families craning for a better view. On a day when Turkey commemorates its hard-won independence, a new class of officers—including a cohort from Somalia—crossed the stage at the National Defence University’s War College to collect their diplomas. Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Somalia’s ambassador to Turkey,…

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel, selecting a staunchly pro-Israel conservative. This decision could foreshadow shifts in American foreign policy concerning the tumultuous conflicts in the Middle East. Mr. Huckabee, an evangelical Christian, has been an unwavering supporter of Israel throughout his political journey. He’s consistently defended Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, earning him a reputation as a…

Mogadishu (AX) — The ball is in Somalia's court when it comes to deciding if Ethiopian forces will be part of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, or AUSSOM, that's set to kick off at the start of 2025, said UK Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis.During a chinwag with reporters, Ambassador Nithavrianakis shed some light on diplomatic dances being orchestrated by Kenya and Turkey to help chill out the frosty relations between Somalia and Ethiopia.“Ethiopia’s been a key player in the ATMIS mission as…

Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Somalia's U.S. Ambassador MOGADISHU, Somalia – The mid-2024 designation of Dahir Hassan Arab as Somalia's envoy to America has stirred the pot, with whispers of favoritism and questionable conduct in the mix. Arab, who previously led SIMAD University, landed this gig courtesy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, despite lacking credentials in diplomacy or foreign management. He's got a Master’s in Education Management from the Islamic University in Uganda. Alongside him, Mohamed Muse,…

Baku (AX) — Anar Najafli, who leads the State Protocol Department at Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry, met with Somalia's non-resident ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fathudin Ali Mohamed, earlier this week to officially receive his credentials.Ambassador Fathudin, doubling up as Somalia's representative to Turkey, engaged in discussions with Najafli to explore avenues for boosting ties between the two nations, focusing particularly on trade, education, and development partnerships. Interestingly, Fathudin's journey to Azerbaijan…

In Mogadishu, Saturday saw a noteworthy tête-à-tête at Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi welcomed Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu. They focused on nurturing the diplomatic bonds between their two nations. Ambassador Wang Yu launched into a round of applause for Minister Fiqi's stalwart defense of Somali sovereignty. He pledged China's unwavering backing for Somalia's independence and unity. The ambassador also spotlighted the decade-long presence of China's embassy in Somalia,…

Taye Atske Selassie Photographer: Leonardo Munoz/AFP/Getty Images Addis Ababa (AX) – On Monday, Ethiopia's legislative body chose Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie as the nation's president. He takes over from Sahle-Work Zewde, who has concluded her leadership role. This decision was made during the inaugural gathering of the 6th House of People's Representatives (HoPR) alongside the House of Federation (HoF), kicking off the fourth year of this term. With the vote concluded, Taye took the presidential oath and received the…

  Türkiye is setting its sights on new investment ventures in Somalia's central state, Galmudug, as per the Turkish envoy's announcement this Tuesday. Upon reaching Dusmareb, Galmudug's hub, a delegation headed by Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, engaged in talks with Ahmed Abdi Karie, the state's president, and his Cabinet members.They delved into discussions around kickstarting infrastructure initiatives in Galmudug and the potential impact of Turkish investments."We had fruitful discussions on the steps…

AXADLE, Somalia — Inside the regal setting of the presidential palace, President Said Abdullahi Deni of Northeastern State eagerly met with Denmark's Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen. Their gathering zeroed in on Somalia's vast political horizons and developmental strides, nodding specifically to Northeastern State’s advancements in democratic governance and active development ventures, as per updates from the presidency. This rendezvous underscored the sustained diplomatic efforts within the region. President Deni shared…