Category: MFA News
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Somali President Discusses Strengthening Cooperation with Ugandan Counterpart
Kampala (MFA Somalia) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met on Saturday in Kampala with his counterpart, the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Museveni, and discussed with him ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance joint cooperation. The meeting also covered the ongoing military…
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President Hassan Meets Djibouti’s President to Boost Strategic Ties
Djibouti (MFA Somalia) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met on Wednesday with the President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, and discussed with him ways to strengthen brotherly relations and enhance strategic cooperation between the two countries.
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Somali FM Congratulates Djibouti’s New Foreign Minister in a Phone Call
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a phone call with the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the brotherly Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Amb. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, extending his heartfelt congratulations on his new role.. During the call, Minister…
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Somalia Receives Armored Vehicles and Military Supplies from AU
Douala (MFA Somalia) – The Federal Republic of Somalia received a substantial shipment of military equipment from the African Union on Thursday, including armored vehicles, helmets and vests, an armored personnel carrier, fuel and water tankers, engines, medical supplies, and other essential resources, aimed at bolstering the country’s security infrastructure and contributing to regional stability.…
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Somalia Evacuates 145 Citizens from Libya in Major Repatriation Effort
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has successfully evacuated 145 Somali citizens from Libya, ensuring their safe return home after they faced various challenges and voluntarily opted for repatriation as part of the government’s commitment to protecting its nationals abroad and addressing humanitarian concerns. Upon their arrival at Aden…
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Foreign Ministry Holds One-Day Workshop on Archives Management
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Archives Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Institute of Diplomatic Studies, organized a workshop on archives management on Sunday at the institute’s headquarters. The initiative aimed to enhance best practices in document preservation and institutional memory. The session was led by Nasrulah…
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hosts Annual Diaspora Night in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, March 21, 2025 – The Diaspora Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation hosted the annual “Diaspora Night” on Friday in Mogadishu, bringing together senior government officials and diaspora returnees for a Ramadan Iftar aimed at strengthening engagement and fostering discussions on national development. The event, sponsored by Dahabshiil Group,…
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Somalia Successfully Brings Home Nationals Detained in Nigeria
Mogadishu (MFA Somalia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in coordination with relevant authorities, ensured the repatriation of seven Somali nationals from Abuja, Nigeria, who had been in detention for several months following their arrest at the Nigeria-Benin border. Upon their arrival at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, the seven Somali…
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Somali Embassy in Abu Dhabi Hosts African Ambassadors for Africa Day Preparations
Abu Dhabi (MFA Somalia) – The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Abu Dhabi hosted a meeting of African ambassadors on Saturday (March 15) to deliberate on preparations for the upcoming Africa Day celebrations on May 25, providing a platform for discussions on strengthening regional cooperation and reaffirming the shared commitment to African…
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EAC-SADC Ministerial Meeting Reviews Progress on DRC Security Efforts
Harare (MFA Somalia) – The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a joint ministerial meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Monday, March 17, to discuss the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Somalia participated in the meeting as rapporteur for the EAC, represented by its…