Press Releases

South African Government

South Africa has noted with concern the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state.

MENAFN

(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) 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) 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) The African Union (AU) firmly rejected moves to recognize Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, reiterating its commitment to preserving Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Representatives from 21 Arab, Islamic, and African countries have jointly condemned Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, arguing that the decision violates international law and poses a threat to regional...

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(MENAFN) Türkiye’s industrial group OYAK and Somalia’s Fisheries and Blue Economy Ministry formalized a strategic cooperation agreement on Wednesday to collaborate in the fisheries sector, as stated by reports.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council delivered a unanimous decision Friday to extend oversight of punitive measures targeting Somalia's Al-Shabaab terror organization.

UN Human Settlements Program

Muscat, 5 October 2026 — The need to place adequate housing at the centre of inclusive, sustainable and resilient cities came under the spotlight today as the United Nations marked the 40th observance of World Habitat Day. “Adequate housing is the...

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(MENAFN) A deadly diphtheria epidemic has claimed the lives of 50 children across Somalia while sickening approximately 1,000 more, the nation's Ministry of Health and Human Services announced Sunday.

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(MENAFN) On Sunday, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a discussion with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the Doha Forum, according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) Algeria's foreign minister used the UN General Assembly stage Monday to accuse Israel of undermining the Gaza ceasefire and destabilizing multiple countries in the region.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- African heads of state, senior officials and U.S. capital-markets specialists met in New York on September 23 to take up a question the United Nations put on the global agenda that same day: who will...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students across Somalia begin a new school year, more than 15,725 previously out-of-school Somali girls are now enrolled in classrooms through a comprehensive program funded by the Global...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday to address the crisis in Sudan and the push to end the conflict there, according to a statement from the...

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(MENAFN) The presidents of four Horn of Africa and Nile Valley states are set to convene on Sunday in the northern Egyptian city of New Alamein, as the conflict in northern Ethiopia continues to reshape the region.

DVIDS - Georgia

COOPERATIVE SECURITY LOCATION KISMAYO, Somalia – U.S. service members gathered for the opening of a United Service Organization’s location designed for recreation and off-duty activities Aug. 22, 2026, at Cooperative Security Location Kismayo,...

EIN Presswire

The Bible Access List identifies countries with the highest restrictions and shortages, revealing often-hidden factors that limit Scripture access CHICAGO , IL, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second annual Bible Access...

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(MENAFN) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced Monday that it has appointed Turkish diplomat Mehmet Gulluoglu to two senior roles.

DVIDS - Georgia

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO—Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and the crews who have manned it, were recognized during a decommissioning ceremony, celebrating 33 years of faithful service, held at Naval Base San Diego, Sept....