Category: Africa
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Somalia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Agricultural Development at AU Summit
FM Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hamza Haadow, was graciously welcomed by Somalia’s Ambassador to Uganda, Her Excellency Fardausa Kanyare, upon their arrival in Kampala, Uganda. The Somali delegation is attending the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa…
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Press Release
The Federal Republic of Somalia welcomed a high-level delegation led by H.E. Aisha Mohamed, the Minister of Defense of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during her visit to Mogadishu on 2 January 2025. The delegation was received by H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia. This visit…
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Strengthening Bilateral Relations Between Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held a productive telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner. The discussion centered on strengthening the bilateral relationship between Somalia and the DRC, fostering cooperation across various sectors, and addressing the needs of the Somali community in the DRC.…
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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Somalia and Egypt Commit to Strategic Partnership
Foreign Minister, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi , held high-level discussions with His Excellency Mr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Cairo. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for mutual cooperation, with an emphasis on elevating ties to a strategic partnership. Both…
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The Federal Government of Somalia Condemns the Blatant Aggression by Ethiopian Forces in Doolow
The Federal Government of Somalia strongly condemns the egregious act of aggression committed today by Ethiopian forces in the town of Doolow, Somalia. At approximately 10:00 AM this morning, Ethiopian forces launched an unprovoked and unexpected attack on positions stationed by the Somali National Army (SNA) in Doolow, located in the Gedo region. This planned…
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Somalia’s Delegation heads to Addis Ababa to strengthen Ankara Declaration Commitment
A delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by the Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ali Omar, will embark on an official visit to Addis Ababa today. This visit underscores Somalia’s unwavering commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Ethiopia, as outlined in the Ankara Declaration…
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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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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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FM Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Participates in the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the East African Community (EAC)
Arusha, Tanzania November 28, 2024 FM Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi , accompanied by Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Amb Ilyas Ali Hassan, and the Director General of the East African Community, Mohamed Fatiir , led Somalia’s participation in the grand celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the East African Community (EAC). The event featured an…
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Somali Ambassador to Uganda Presents Credentials to Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Somali Ambassador to Uganda Presents Credentials to Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Kampala, 28 November 2024. The Somali Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Ambassador Fardowso Mohamed Qanyare, officially presented a copy of her credentials today to Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. In a meeting held at Uganda’s Ministry…