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(MENAFN) China's foreign minister embarks on a seven-day African diplomatic mission starting Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry announced.

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(MENAFN) Somaliland has firmly denied accusations that it consented to host Israeli forces or accept displaced Palestinians.

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(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho from January 7 to 12, following invitations from these nations, the foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) Hundreds of Somalis gathered on Sunday in the capital, Mogadishu, to protest Israel’s recent decision to recognize Somaliland, a territory in northern Somalia that declared independence in 1991. The demonstration began with participants...

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced Friday its categorical rejection of any efforts to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, reinforcing its steadfast support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial boundaries.

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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) Türkiye’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yildiz, on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move endangers...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Monday called for an emergency session of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to oppose Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye has firmly opposed Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent entity, warning that the move endangers Somalia’s sovereignty and could undermine both regional and global stability.

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(MENAFN) Israel has become the first nation to officially acknowledge the sovereignty of Somaliland, a self-declared state that broke away from Somalia, according to an announcement from the government in West Jerusalem.

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(MENAFN) Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what he described as a “blatant attack” on Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting what he called...

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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 unity and national sovereignty.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye is "closely" monitoring the unfolding events in both Yemen and Somalia, stated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday during a telephone conversation with the Saudi crown prince.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye has finalized feasibility assessments and design preparations for a spaceport it plans to build in Somalia, with the initial stage of construction now underway, according to official statements made on Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as “illegitimate and unacceptable,” emphasizing that Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity remain a top priority for Ankara.

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(MENAFN) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday denounced Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, the self-declared breakaway region in northern Somalia, linking the decision to the alleged “forced transfer of Palestinians.” “Such actions...

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(MENAFN) The head of Yemen’s Houthi movement issued a warning on Sunday, saying his group would treat any Israeli presence in Somaliland as a legitimate military target.

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(MENAFN) Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an independent state has prompted strong reactions from Türkiye, several Middle Eastern and African countries, and international organizations.

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(MENAFN) Israel’s recent decision to acknowledge Somaliland, a northern region of Somalia, as an “independent state” has triggered widespread criticism from Türkiye, multiple Middle Eastern and African nations, as well as global organizations....

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(MENAFN) On Friday, representatives from 21 Arab, Islamic, and African states voiced strong opposition to Israel’s decision to acknowledge Somalia’s breakaway territory of Somaliland as an independent nation, cautioning that the move breaches...