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No additional details emerged from the gathering.In 2011, Somalia and Türkiye sealed a solid camaraderie after Turkish President (then Prime Minister) Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the Horn of Africa—a premiere for any non-African leader in over two decades.Türkiye cherishes long-standing bonds with Somalia, grounded in "win-win" principles, and has executed over 150 development aid ventures through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) since 2011.Türkiye's biggest African embassy resides in Mogadishu’s…

Qatar's Emir Chats with Somalia’s President on Strengthening Ties DOHA, Qatar - Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir, had a chinwag with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud over the horn. They delved into sprucing up their bilateral relations and plotted new ways to fortify their bond. They didn’t just stop there. The pair swapped insights on Somalia’s situation, dissected the latest scoops, and tackled the hurdles in the area. They riffed on various regional and global happenings too, stressing the need…

In a recent meeting in Beijing, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the Foreign Minister of Somalia, engaged in talks with Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, to strengthen ties between their countries. Reports from Somali state media highlighted discussions on various subjects including politics, security, humanitarian issues, and the economy of Somalia and the surrounding region. Minister Fiqi participated in the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum's tenth Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, where he encouraged foreign businesses and banks to…

In Mogadishu, Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed had a meeting with UN's Deputy Special Representative, Mr. Raisedon Zenenga. They discussed the progress in security and politics and the cooperation between Somalia and the UN. The meeting focused on creating a joint technical committee from Somalia and the UN to work on the transition process towards a UN country office. This collaboration aims to enhance the relationship between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations. Recently, UN…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently had a meeting with the Russian Ambassador, Mikhail Golovanov, in Mogadishu. The discussions mainly revolved around security, social, and humanitarian issues. President Mohamud expressed his gratitude towards Russia for their generous support in Somalia's HIPC debt relief process. However, the details of the meeting were not disclosed by the Somali government. In March, Somalia successfully managed to cancel 99% of its debt owed to the Paris Club of creditor nations. Countries…

In Beledweyne, the Director of NISA, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe, engaged with locals and elders to bolster the fight against al-Shabab. Sanbalolshe, along with parliament members and elders, arrived in Beledweyne before Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif's inauguration on May 13. The gathering centered on the security situation in Hiran and strategies to escalate operations against al-Shabab. Sanbalolshe stressed the need for cooperation between the government and the community to combat terrorist threats. Federal…

Somalia's PM meets with US special envoy for the Horn of Africa in Nairobi. The region faces instability due to violent extremism, especially with Al-Shabaab and IS-Somalia. Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are also struggling with civil wars, making the area insecure for trade and investment. During the meeting, PM Barre and Ambassador Hammer discussed mutual interests and strengthening partnerships with the US. The US is a key ally in security and development efforts in Somalia. They explored avenues to enhance…