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BEIJING — China reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and invited President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Beijing, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned against any separate arrangements sought by North Western State of Somalia with Taiwan, according to statements from both governments. Wang delivered the message during a phone call Sunday with Somalia’s foreign minister, Abdisalam Dhaay, held while the Chinese diplomat was traveling in Africa. Both sides said China remains fully committed…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — China on Friday denied social media claims that Foreign Minister Wang Yi canceled a planned visit to Mogadishu over security concerns, calling the reports false and misleading. Wang had been expected to arrive in the Somali capital in what would be the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Somalia since the 1980s. The trip was part of a broader diplomatic tour of Africa focused on strengthening trade ties and cooperation, according to officials familiar with the planning. The Chinese Embassy in…

Putin and Sassou-Nguesso: Forging Ties in the Heart of Beijing BEIJING, Sept 4 – As the echoes of a grand military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of World War II reverberated through Beijing, two leaders positioned on opposite sides of the globe met amidst a backdrop of shifting geopolitical currents. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, convened to redefine an enduring partnership that rests on historical ties and mutual interests. “Our work with Congo is…

Somalia's President Declines Meeting with Ethiopia's PM in Beijing MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reportedly refused an audience with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during their time in Beijing, a departure from the usual trend of informal gatherings at significant global events where discussions on bilateral relations often take place. Both dignitaries attended the Forum on Africa-China Cooperation, where they were spotted engaging with numerous leaders from Africa and beyond. In the past,…

 Sabti, September, 7, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha Xukumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa ku gacan seyray inuu magaalada Beijing ee Shiinaha kula kulmo ra’iisul wasaaraha Itoobiya Abiy Axmed, sida ay xaqiijiyeen ilo lagu kalsoon yahay.Wararka aanu helnay waxay sheegayaan in hoggaamiyeyaal Afrikaan ah oo ay ku jiraan madaxweynaha Jabuuti, madaxweynaha Mauritania, iyo ergeyga gaarka ah ee Midowga Afrika, ahna Madaxweynihii hore ee Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, ay madaxweynaha Soomaaliya usoo gudbiyeen soo…

Somali President Shuns Ethiopian Prime Minister at Beijing Summit Beijing (AX) — In a notable diplomatic snub, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rebuffed an invitation to rendezvous with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit taking place in Beijing. Sources privy to the situation reveal that efforts by African leaders, including those from Djibouti and Mauritania, alongside former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the special envoy of the African Union,…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa maanta kulan gaar ah kula yeeshay Aqalka Beijing ee dalka Shiinaha dhigiisa dalkaas madaxweyne Xi Jinping. Kulanka laba geesoodka ahaa ee dhexmaray labada Hogaamiye ayaa ahaa mid ay kaga wada hadalayeen sidii kor loogu qaadi lahaa xiriirka diblomaasiyadeed ee ka dhaxeeya labada dal ee Shiinaha iyo Soomaaliya, islamarkaana meel sare loo gaarsiin lahaa iskaashiga dhinacyada kala duwan ee u daneynaya labada shacab.…