Ambassadors

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors, signaling renewed momentum in Somalia’s diplomatic outreach during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. The envoys represent Egypt, Indonesia, Sweden, Cuba, Canada, Finland, Norway and Spain. In welcoming them, Mohamud underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and urged close coordination with Somali institutions to support peace, trade and regional…

Somalia Criticizes Strike on UAE Envoy's Residence in Sudan Expressing strong disapproval, Somalia blasted the assault on the home of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador in Khartoum. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the act "unfortunate and disrespectful" in their fresh communication. They emphasized that the strike violated diplomatic etiquette and warned that it could rattle ties among Arab League nations, which includes Somalia. The communiqué stressed the need to uphold the Vienna Convention by…

Sudanese Military Rejects Accusations of Bombing UAE Diplomat's Home in Khartoum The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) vehemently dismissed allegations that they bombed the home of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy in Khartoum. Instead, they pointed fingers at the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the destruction. On Monday, the UAE released a strongly-worded statement condemning the attack on their ambassador's residence by what they claimed were Sudanese military jets, branding the incident as 'barbaric and primitive.' The…

Mogadishu (AX) – A multitude of Arab League envoys converged in Mogadishu on Wednesday to kickstart the Arab League Council of Ambassadors, aiming to bolster diplomatic ties between Somalia and the Arab world. Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Maalam Faqi, extended heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Abdullah Al-Otaibi, who heads the Arab League mission in Somalia, for spearheading this significant endeavor. Minister Faqi highlighted the council’s pivotal role in fostering Arab solidarity and reinforcing cooperative…