World
Israel Formally Recognizes Somaliland, Signaling a Landmark Diplomatic Shift
Somalia’s month-long presidency of the UN Security Council, its first in 54 years, has arrived with an unexpected geopolitical twist:…
diplomatic
Central-Africa
China’s Foreign Minister to Visit Somalia During Africa Diplomatic Tour
MOGADISHU, Somalia — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Somalia as part of a Jan. 7-12 African tour that…
Somalia
Opinion: Somalia, Israel, and North Western State of Somalia’s Diplomatic Struggle Over Sovereignty
Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition jolts Somalia’s diplomacy — and tests Africa’s bedrock rule on borders When Israel…
Somalia
How Diplomacy Saved the Dhusamareeb Heritage Forum from Collapse
In Dhusamareeb, AFI 2025 turned a fragile moment into a political opening for Somalia The 9th Annual Forum for Ideas…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia suspends Air Djibouti flights amid diplomatic tensions
MOGADISHU — North Western State of Somalia has instructed Air Djibouti to suspend all flights to its territory starting Jan.…
Somalia
Somalia Assumes Rotating U.N. Security Council Presidency, a Diplomatic Milestone
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Somalia takes helm of UN Security Council for January 2026, signaling diplomatic resurgence MOGADISHU — Somalia…
Somalia
Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China
Sunday December 21, 2025 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and China on Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations…
West-Africa
Ghana and Israel Escalate Diplomatic Strain with Deportation Exchanges
Ghana Deports Israeli Nationals Amid Diplomatic Tensions Ghana has taken the significant step of deporting three Israeli nationals, a move…
North-Africa
Somalia Boosts Diplomatic Ties with Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye at Doha Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used the Doha Forum to argue Somalia is moving from crisis response…
Somalia
Germany grants official recognition to Somalia’s diplomatic passport
Germany formally recognizes Somali diplomatic passports for entry and residence MOGADISHU, Somalia — Germany has officially recognized the Somali diplomatic…
East-Africa
Somalia applauds Egypt’s renewed support as diplomatic ties deepen
Somalia Welcomes Egypt’s Security Pledge — and Steps Onto a Narrow Diplomatic Tightrope Mogadishu’s new embrace from Cairo comes as…
