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(MENAFN) A senior UN official on Monday reaffirmed the international community’s respect for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, as enshrined under Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General...

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(MENAFN) The African Union has reiterated its rejection of any efforts to grant international recognition to Somalia’s self-declared Somaliland region, stressing its continued support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,...

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(MENAFN) Somalia’s president stated on Tuesday that his country has clearly experienced Türkiye’s backing at a time when Somalia is confronting serious challenges to its territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

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(MENAFN) A top UN official Monday reinforced international commitments to Somalia's territorial integrity following Israel's contentious recognition of breakaway Somaliland, invoking Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant...

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(MENAFN) The United States halts all assistance to Somalia’s government after accusations that officials destroyed a warehouse belonging to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and took “donor-funded food aid.” “The Trump administration has a...

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(MENAFN) The European Union declared Saturday that upholding Somalia's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity is "key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region," one day after Israel formally recognized Somaliland as an...

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(MENAFN) Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be preparing to ask American President Donald Trump to authorize or participate in additional military assaults targeting Iran’s ballistic missile installations.

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(MENAFN) On Saturday, the European Union emphasized that safeguarding Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity is “key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region,” following Israel’s announcement recognizing...

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(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticized Israel’s actions in the region, pointing to Tel Aviv’s recognition of Somaliland as an example of growing efforts to destabilize neighboring states.

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SLOVENIA, December 31 - During a regular briefing on Syria, Slovenia welcomed the Syrian authorities' efforts to establish bodies to address recent violence, as well as issues relating to transitional justice and missing persons.

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formally requested international mediation to ease rising tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, Abiy said he had already engaged with China, Russia,...

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(MENAFN) Somali security forces successfully thwarted a six-hour attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Godka Jilacow prison, a high-security facility located near Mogadishu’s presidential palace.

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(MENAFN) The Saudi-led Joint Forces Coalition said Thursday that Southern Transitional Council (STC) leader Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi fled southern Yemen under cover of darkness, escaping by sea before eventually arriving in Abu Dhabi.

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(MENAFN) The head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi, has fled southern Yemen, according to a statement released Thursday by the Saudi-led Joint Forces Coalition.

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(MENAFN) Ethiopia’s newly appointed envoy to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, has formally delivered his credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a move toward normalizing diplomatic relations after several months of strained...

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(MENAFN) Ethiopia’s newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, has formally handed over his credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a significant step toward easing diplomatic strains between the two nations....

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(MENAFN) On Monday, a senior United Nations official reiterated the organization’s commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, as outlined in Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General...

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(MENAFN) The European Union has reaffirmed its position in support of Somalia’s unity, emphasizing that preserving the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is “key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region.” The...

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(MENAFN) The Financial Times reports that the US advisory firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) developed a model proposing the relocation of about 25% of Palestinians from Gaza to other countries, including Somalia, as part of postwar redevelopment...