Somalia

Somalia contended that the embassy's accounts at Premier Bank Limited should be shielded by diplomatic immunity. Yet, Justice Mabeya pointed out that Article 31 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) doesn't cover commercial dealings. He decreed that sovereign immunity is inapplicable to states partaking in business activities like contractual engagements. The Somali embassy's envoy, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, declared in an affidavit that the contested funds comprised fees from those applying for passports…

CAIRO, Egypt - Somalia is on the cusp of bolstering its military strength with more gear from Egypt, as revealed by the state minister for Foreign Affairs. Amidst prevailing strife, the aid from Cairo has been a lifeline for Mogadishu, ensuring the country's armed forces remain robust and ready.

Addis Ababa (AX) — Ethiopia has openly raised eyebrows with the United States regarding the looming possibility of Egyptian soldiers being stationed in Somalia. This concern comes hot on the trail of the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which will wrap up at the close of 2024. Things aren’t exactly cozy between Ethiopia and Somalia these days, as both nations have been building their security rapport with Egypt, causing a bit of a row. The spat kicked off earlier this year when Ethiopia inked a deal with…

Ethiopia Scoffs at Somalia's Rebel Support Threat, Calling It 'Absurd,' Escalating Strain ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the African Union, Nebiyu Tedla, has fired back at Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, over his cautionary remarks about aiding Ethiopian rebels. In a blunt post on X, Nebiyu labeled the claims as "absurd" and accused Fiqi of sidelining national progress for clan agendas. "It’s laughable to see Al-Shabaab sympathizers masquerading as…

NAIROBI, Kenya — In a dramatic twist, Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi mentioned supporting Ethiopian insurgents if Ethiopia advances with a contentious deal involving Somaliland. These comments, shared on Universal TV on September 12, represent a spike in regional tension. This tension stems from an agreement penned earlier this year where Ethiopia gains access to the Red Sea via Somaliland’s shores, potentially acknowledging Somaliland's plea for independence. Naturally, Somalia, viewing…

A young woman collects water at an IDP camp in Mogadishu, the heart of Somalia, on March 22, 2017. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo) The Chinese Embassy in Somalia stepped up on Thursday, bestowing 1,300 tonnes of food aid to the country's disaster agency. This effort is part of a broader strategy to tackle the expected harsh dry spells that are about to hit the nation. Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu personally handed over the donation to the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) during a ceremony in Mogadishu. Wang highlighted…

"This note from the embassy highlights a vital bilateral endeavor aimed at bolstering stabilization and delivering vital services to Somalia," the note declared. Italy has rolled out a remarkable program aligned with the Mattei Plan, showing its goodwill to help Somalia strengthen its government. Through this, Italy supports Somalia in addressing the populace's needs, taking on direct responsibility for selecting and executing relevant projects with Italian Cooperation's aid. Initially, the program focuses on addressing…

Langley spoke to reporters virtually on Thursday, discussing a mission greenlit by the U.N. Security Council over two years ago. The mission aims to stabilize Somalia after years of conflict with the militant group al-Shabab. He hinted that Somali military efforts are zeroing in on freeing and securing areas in the southern and central regions.

Egypt and Ethiopia have been butting heads for the past decade over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that Ethiopia’s been constructing. This hydroelectric behemoth has Egypt jittery, fearing it could mess up its water security downstream. With construction almost done and the first sparks of power generation already humming, GERD is a reality Egypt can't ignore anymore. So far, Egypt's kept its response diplomatic. They’ve fired off letters to the U.N. Security Council, accusing Ethiopia of flouting international…

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA/WASHINGTON — In an exclusive conversation, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard Riley discussed the ongoing efforts to navigate the diplomatic tensions and security hurdles confronting Somalia, alongside U.S. attempts to mediate the simmering dispute with Ethiopia. Trouble flared up earlier this year between Somalia and Ethiopia when the latter inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, a self-declared independent region, which Somalia sees as an affront to its sovereignty. This…