Ethiopia: U.S., Ethiopia Discuss Security, Commercial Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Washington on Monday to discuss expanding security cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Foreign Ministry Appoints Special Envoy to Greece Amid Growing Strategic Ties

Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Dimitrios Tourikis as Special Envoy to the Hellenic Republic (Greece), as Somaliland seeks to deepen diplomatic engagement in… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, Israeli Businesses Hold Historic Talks in Addis Ababa

Business leaders and officials from Somaliland and Israel held a historic meeting in Addis Ababa aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two sides. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rejects Sudan Allegations, Urges Dialogue

Ethiopia on Tuesday rejected what it described as "baseless accusations" made by Sudanese military officials, while calling for dialogue and a ceasefire in Sudan's ongoing… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Named Africa's Best Airline 2026

Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network. Read more »

Somalia: UK Somaliland Alliance Condemns Antisemitic Attack in London, Expresses Solidarity

The UK Somaliland Alliance (UKSLA) on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as a "brutal antisemitic terrorist attack" targeting members of the Jewish community in Golders… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Elders Extend Parliament Terms, Draw Criticism

HARGEISA, April 29 (Horn Diplomat) Somaliland's House of Elders on Tuesday approved a 27 month extension of the mandates of the House of Representatives and local councils, opting… Read more »

Somalia: Tanker Hijacked Near Somalia After Envoy Warns On Bab El-Mandeb

Pirates operating near the Somalia coast have hijacked an oil tanker carrying at least 11 Pakistani crew members, with the vessel remaining under their control days after the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Condemns White House Dinner Shooting, Backs Trump

Somaliland's President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Sunday strongly condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing solidarity with the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Foreign Ministry Receives Ordaaye After Global Rise

Somaliland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, together with the Director General of the ministry, Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan,… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Cabinet Approves First Ambassador to Somaliland

Israel's cabinet has approved the appointment of the country's first-ever ambassador to Somaliland, marking a key step in formalizing diplomatic relations following recognition of… Read more »

Kenya: UAE, Kenya Leaders Boost Trade, Security Cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met William Samoei Ruto, President of the Kenya, during his working visit to the UAE, with both leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit

Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Congratulates Israel On Independence Day, Reaffirms Cooperation

The government of Somaliland on Wednesday extended its congratulations to the Israel on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Ted Cruz Signals Trump May Recognize Somaliland

Senator Ted Cruz expressed strong optimism that President Donald Trump will recognize Somaliland before the end of his term, highlighting growing momentum in Washington for deeper… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Moves to Back Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport Project

The United States has stepped up engagement with Ethiopia's economic and aviation leadership, seeking to connect the country with American companies and financial partners to… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Taiwan Leader's First Africa Visit

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday welcomed the upcoming official visit of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to the Kingdom of Eswatini, describing it as a… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Pushes Back Against Foreign Stance, Reaffirms Sovereignty

The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday reaffirmed its sovereignty, responding to a recent joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Rejects Somalian Government Claims Over Sovereign Diplomacy

The government of Somaliland has firmly rejected what it described as "misleading claims" by the Somalian Government regarding its sovereign diplomatic relations, including… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland After Recognition

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties four months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Calls Tree Planting National Duty

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Wednesday called for a unified national effort to protect the environment and expand tree planting, warning that climate… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Outlines Reforms, Recognition Push in Annual Address

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Tuesday set out his government's achievements, challenges and priorities in a State of the Nation address to parliament,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Holds Red Sea Maritime Security Meeting

The Republic of Somaliland convened a high-level maritime security coordination meeting on Monday, bringing together key government institutions to assess emerging threats and… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ministry Performs (C-Section), Saves Goat Life

Somaliland's Ministry of Livestock Development has successfully carried out a complex cesarean section (C-section) on a goat that was unable to give birth, underscoring growing… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland MP Urges Elon Musk's X to Recognize Somaliland Identity

A Somaliland lawmaker has called on Elon Musk and social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to address what he described as a lack of digital recognition for Somaliland users,… Read more »