March 14
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: How Somalia-Turkey Defence Deal Torpedoed a Rival UAE Agreement
When the Somali cabinet approved a military cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates in February 2023, there was an uproar in Mogadishu. Parliamentarians believed the… Read more »
March 01
Somalia: Somalia President Arrives in Turkey for Forum
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Read more »
January 06
Somalia: Turkey Says Stands With Somalia in Its Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The Turkish president on Friday told his Somali counterpart that Türkiye stands with Somalia in its fight against terrorism, the Communications Directorate said. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns
Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: EU Pledges 1 Million Euros in Aid to Equip Somali Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia has announced that the EU donated additional vital support, including military equipment worth one million euros. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends High-Level Summit in Belgium
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his delegation arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium for an international summit. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Somalia: New Swedish Ambassador Presents His Credentials to Somali FM
Sweden's ambassador to Somalia Joachim Waern handed over his credentials to the minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) in Mogadishu. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Somalia: Govt Signed a Cooperation Agreement With Italy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abshir Omar Jama, signed on Wednesday in Rome, a cooperation agreement with H.E. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime… Read more »
Somalia: Russia Writes Off All Somalia's Debts Ahead Key Summit
Somalia and Russia signed two agreements to settle Mogadishu's debts to Moscow totaling more than $690 million. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends Crucial Meeting in Italy
President Hassan Sheikh has participated in the leader's working lunch of five which included Ethiopia, Italy, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Italy Ahead of UN Summit
The President of Somalia has arrived in Rome to attend a three-day high-level United Nations Food Systems Summit Stock. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks
Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Turkey to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration Ceremony
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh arrived in Turkiye's capital Ankara on Friday to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Somalia: President Phones Erdogan Following Election Victory
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud phoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections. Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets With Finish Delegation in Mogadishu
Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the interior of the interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation held a meeting with a delegation from the Finish government in Mogadishu. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Somalia: U.S., Qatar and UK Announce a U.S.$10.5 Million in New Aid to Somalia
The US Agency for International Development [USAID] with Qatar Development Fund and UKAID announced on Thursday a new aid package for Somalia. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Somalia: Italy Donates Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to Somali Police
The state Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Hagaa and the Somali Police Commander General Sulub Ahmed Firin participated in the event of the Italian Embassy handing over vehicles… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Somalia: EU Approves Further Support to National Army and ATMIS
The Political and Security Committee (PSC) has approved additional support for the Somali National Army (SNA) and for the military component of the African Union Transition Mission… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Somalia: MSDF, French Aircraft Carrier Conduct Joint Drills Off Somali Coast
A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and a French Navy carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has conducted joint drills in the Gulf… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Rejects an Oil Exploration By UK-Based Firm in Somaliland
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources strongly condemned Genel Energy's illegal activities in Somalia's northern breakaway region of Somaliland. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Somalia: Somali FM Meets With Serbian Deputy Prime Minister in Belgrade
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, held a bilateral meeting in Belgrade on Thursday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Bomb Attack in Istanbul, Turkey
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he strongly condemns the bomb attack against innocent people in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Read more »
October 30, 2022
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Deadly Attack in Somali Capital
Turkey has condemned car bombings in Somalia's capital on Saturday which killed dozens and wounded scores. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Somalia: PM Meets With Turkish Ambassador
The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Mehmet Yilmaz, who paid a courtesy visit to the Minister. Read more »