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- Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland Following Historic Recognition of Breakaway State
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Section: Israel
Israel has named Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, cementing a diplomatic relationship that began with formal recognition in December 2025. The appointment follo...
- African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Djibouti Election Victory
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has formally congratulated Ismail Omar Guelleh on his re-election as President of Djibouti. In a statement issued today, the Chairper...
- Türkiye Launches Historic Deep-Sea Energy Mission as Cagri Bey Drillship Reaches Somali Waters for 288-Day Campaign
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Türkiye’s advanced drillship, Cagri Bey, arrived in Somali waters on Thursday to initiate the nation’s first-ever overseas deep-sea drilling operation. Energy Minister Alparslan Ba...
- Discovery of Satyrex Tarantula Genus Reveals Record Breaking Anatomy and Violent Mating Rituals
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Environment
Researchers have established the new Satyrex genus to classify four newly discovered tarantula species characterized by exceptionally long mating appendages and aggressive defensiv...
- President Said Abdullahi Deni Inaugurates New Puntland Cabinet During Official Swearing In Ceremony In Garowe
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni presided over the formal inauguration of a newly appointed cabinet at the Presidential Palace on April 2, 2026. The ceremony, which included...
- Kenya and Somalia Set April 2026 Date for Strategic Border Reopening to Bolster Regional Trade
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
President William Ruto announced the official reopening of the Somalia–Kenya border for April 2026, marking a shift toward formalized economic cooperation. The decision aims to int...
- Media Narratives of Recognition: Framing the Taiwan-Somaliland Partnership Amid Global Competition
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
A new analysis by media specialist Khadar Nouh Yonis explores how the diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and Somaliland is constructed through strategic media framing. While lo...