An Emirati dhow hijacked by Somali pirates off the northeastern coast of Somalia has reportedly been abandoned after the armed group ran out of supplies and failed to use the vessel for additional attacks, according to security officials in Puntland. The incident has renewed concerns over a growing resurgence of piracy in one of the…
Israel cabinet has approved the appointment of its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in formalizing diplomatic relations months after recognizing the territory. The decision endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government signals a shift from political recognition to structured diplomatic engagement. The appointment of veteran diplomat Michael Lotem was proposed by Foreign…
African Union has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, warning that the move undermines Somalia sovereignty and risks destabilizing the Horn of Africa. In a statement, the African Union Commission expressed deep concern over Israel action, reiterating its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. The bloc emphasized…
Egypt has sharply condemned Israel appointment of a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, calling the move unlawful and a breach of international norms as tensions escalate over the disputed region status. Speaking on Saturday, Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo rejects Israel recognition of Somaliland, describing the step as a “flagrant violation” of international law….
Somalia has issued a sharp warning to Israel over potential restrictions on access to the strategic Bab el-Mandeb, escalating diplomatic tensions tied to Israel recent engagement with Somaliland. The warning came from Somalia ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union, Abdullahi Warfa, who said Friday that Mogadishu could consider limiting access to the key maritime…
Somalia has rejected Israel reported decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, describing the move as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The federal government said the action undermines Somalia status as a unified state recognized within its existing borders under international law. In a statement issued on 16 April 2026, officials…
Israel has appointed Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening ties with the self-declared republic following its recent recognition. The move comes months after Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread…
Djibouti’s longtime President Ismail Omar Guelleh has claimed a landslide victory in the country’s latest elections, ushering in his sixth consecutive term in the Horn of Africa country. Guelleh secured 97.81 percent of the votes cast on Friday, according to official results published by Djibouti’s state-run news agency. His sole opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, earned…
Somali government forces have killed 12 fighters from Al-Shabaab during a targeted military raid in the country’s southwest, officials said Monday, underscoring ongoing efforts to weaken the insurgent group’s presence. The Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, carried out the operation in the Daynuney area, according to the Ministry of Defence. The early-morning raid…
Somalia has officially registered its first vessel under the national flag in more than three decades, marking a significant step in rebuilding its maritime sector following the collapse of state institutions in 1991. The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport announced Thursday that the vessel “Guney,” bearing identification number IMO 8230417, has been formally entered…
