Deputy Minister Opens French Language Course for Senior Diplomats
Mogadishu, Somalia | 10 August 2026
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Hassan Mohamed Ali, opened a six-month French language course for 22 senior diplomats, delivered by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies under its Director, Mohamed Mahmud Guure.
French is a working language of the United Nations and the African Union. Strengthening the language skills of Somali diplomats expands the Ministry's capacity in multilateral negotiations and its engagement with Francophone partners across Africa and Europe.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Mogadishu, Somalia | 10 August 2026
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Hassan Mohamed Ali, opened a six-month French language course for 22 senior diplomats, delivered by the Institute of Diplomatic Studies under its Director, Mohamed Mahmud Guure.
French is a working language of the United Nations and the African Union. Strengthening the language skills of Somali diplomats expands the Ministry's capacity in multilateral negotiations and its engagement with Francophone partners across Africa and Europe.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Minister Receives Sudanese Ambassador
Mogadishu, Somalia | 9 August 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, received the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Somalia, H.E. Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed Abakr Afandi, at the Ministry headquarters. The two sides reviewed recent regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued bilateral cooperation.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Mogadishu, Somalia | 9 August 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, received the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Somalia, H.E. Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed Abakr Afandi, at the Ministry headquarters. The two sides reviewed recent regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued bilateral cooperation.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directors Complete Handover
Mogadishu, Somalia | 13 August 2026
The newly appointed Directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have today completed the formal handover of their respective departmental responsibilities and official files.
The transitions are as follows:
1. Huda Nuur Sheikh Haamud assumed responsibility for Asia Affairs from Said Mire.
2. Mohamed Mahmud Ali assumed responsibility for Africa Affairs from Abdulkadir Burgal.
3. Saalah Maalin Abuukar assumed responsibility for International Cooperation from Jibril Afyare.
4. Jibril Afyare assumed responsibility for Policy, Planning and Research from Mohamed Mahmud Colad.
5. Usman Ahmed Mohamed assumed responsibility for International Organizations from Abdinassir Ibrahim Haji Usman, who had been serving in an acting capacity.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Mogadishu, Somalia | 13 August 2026
The newly appointed Directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have today completed the formal handover of their respective departmental responsibilities and official files.
The transitions are as follows:
1. Huda Nuur Sheikh Haamud assumed responsibility for Asia Affairs from Said Mire.
2. Mohamed Mahmud Ali assumed responsibility for Africa Affairs from Abdulkadir Burgal.
3. Saalah Maalin Abuukar assumed responsibility for International Cooperation from Jibril Afyare.
4. Jibril Afyare assumed responsibility for Policy, Planning and Research from Mohamed Mahmud Colad.
5. Usman Ahmed Mohamed assumed responsibility for International Organizations from Abdinassir Ibrahim Haji Usman, who had been serving in an acting capacity.
For more details, contact:
Mohamed Mahmud Allaale
Communications Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: comms@mfa.gov.so
Twitter: @MOFASomalia
Somali Page: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda
Minister Receives Ethiopian Ambassador on Farewell Courtesy Call
Mogadishu, Somalia | 15 August 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, today received the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Somalia, H.E. Ambassador Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, on a farewell courtesy call marking the conclusion of his tenure in Mogadishu.
The Minister commended the Ambassador's contribution to strengthening Somalia-Ethiopia relations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to good-neighbourliness and regional stability in the Horn of Africa, and exchanged best wishes for his future endeavours.
Mogadishu, Somalia | 15 August 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, today received the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Somalia, H.E. Ambassador Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, on a farewell courtesy call marking the conclusion of his tenure in Mogadishu.
The Minister commended the Ambassador's contribution to strengthening Somalia-Ethiopia relations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to good-neighbourliness and regional stability in the Horn of Africa, and exchanged best wishes for his future endeavours.