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Leveraging Morocco???s UN Security Council Expertise to Strengthen Somalia-Morocco Relations
The Director of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, led a delegation in a fruitful meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Methqal, Director of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, in Rabat. The discussions focused on enhancing the longstanding brotherly ties between…
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Repatriation of Somali Migrants Detained in Sudan December 9, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi , has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 22 Somali citizens who were detained in Sudan for attempting irregular migration. These individuals, comprising 17 young men and 5 young women, had been detained in Dongola and Gadaref detention facilities…
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Somali Migrant Youth Freed from Detention in Sudan Portsudan, December 8, 2024
omalia’s Acting Ambassador to Sudan Mr. Ahmed Sudani, today oversaw the departure of 22 Somali youth from Portsudan Airport after their release from detention. The group, comprising 17 young men and 5 young women, had been held for three months in detention facilities located in Dongola and Gadaref after being apprehended while attempting irregular migration.…
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Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facilitates the Successful Return of 161 Somali Youth from Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the leadership of Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has successfully facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 161 Somali youth stranded in Libya through the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program. This significant operation saw 74 individuals returning to Hargeisa and 87 to Mogadishu, underscoring Somalia???s commitment to…
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Permanent Secretary Hamza Haadow Strengthens Collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamza Adan Haadoow, accompanied by the Director of the International Organizations Department, Hassan Mohamed Ali, held a pivotal meeting today with Mr Antoine Grand, Head of Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The discussions reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the Federal Republic…
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Permanent Secretary Hamza Haadow Meets Algerian Ambassador to the African Union
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamza Adan Haadoow , hosted Her Excellency Selma Malika Haddadi, the Algerian Ambassador to the African Union and Ethiopia, during a courtesy visit to discuss her candidacy for the esteemed role of Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. This meaningful engagement reflects Somalia???s unwavering commitment…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Prayers and Condolences Ceremony, Pays Tribute to Former Foreign Minister, the Late Ambassador Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim (Yusuf Dheeg)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation held a prayers and condolences ceremony today in honor of the late Ambassador Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim (Yusuf Dheeg), former Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event, which took place at the Ministry???s headquarters, was attended by Foreign Minister and International Cooperation Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Finance…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Addresses the Boat Tragedy in Madagascar and Relief Measures
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ambassador Ahmed Mo???allim Fiqi, has addressed a tragic incident that occurred near Nosy Iranja in Madagascar. He revealed that two boats carrying a significant number of Somali nationals capsized. The first boat had 32 passengers onboard, of whom 9 tragically lost their lives, while…
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Reviving History: Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi officially reopened the Ministry of Foreign Affairs archives, closed for over 30 years following the civil war. This milestone underscores the Ministry???s commitment to preserving Somalia???s diplomatic legacy. Acting Permanent Secretary Said Mire thanked the Minister for reviving the archives, now equipped to securely store vital government documents. Ambassador…
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Somalia Joins the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi officially signed Somalia???s accession to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its protocol. This historic move reinforces Somalia’s commitment to combating transnational organized crime and enhancing international collaboration to strengthen global security. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs,…