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East African authorities on high alert as Ebola cases rise in DRC and Uganda

Authorities across East Africa remain on high alert following a rise in suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where health officials have now reported approximately 600 suspected infections and…

Somalia reaffirms One-China policy during President Hassan Sheikh’s Meeting With Chinese Envoy.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on issues of mutual interest. According to…

OIC condemns reports of Somaliland plans for Jerusalem Mission

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly criticized reports suggesting that Somaliland intends to establish a diplomatic office in occupied East Jerusalem, warning that such a step could create further tensions surrounding the city’s…

Somalia rejects Somaliland plan to open Jerusalem representation.

Somalia’s federal government has strongly rejected reported plans by Somaliland to establish what it described as a “so-called embassy” in Jerusalem, calling the move legally invalid and a challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty. In a statement…

Puntland President meet with US top officials discuss security, investment and use of Natural Resources

The Puntland State Administration said its President, Ssid Abdullahi Deni, met today in Garowe with a high-level delegation from the United States, including civilian officials and military officers. The delegation was led by Acting U.S.…

Prime Minister meets new Djibouti Ambassador to Somalia

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has today met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Somalia, Colonel Ismaan Dubbad Sugulle. During the meeting, the…

Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve Israel’s new ambassador to Zagreb due to the “policies pursued by the current Israeli authorities”. “The proposed Ambassador of the State of Israel has not received, nor…

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than originally thought, a World Health Organization (WHO) representative has warned. Dr Anne Ancia told…

UN calls on Federal Government and Opposition to continue talks

A statement from the United Nations has said that UN Secretary-General António Guterres is closely following the situation in the federal government of Somalia, and has praised both the Federal Government and the opposition for…

UN urges continued dialogue after unresolved Somalia political talks.

The United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has called on Somali political actors to maintain dialogue and strengthen consensus-building following recent talks held between 13 and 15 May. In a statement, the UN…