Somalia Tightens Grip on Somaliland with Ban on Taiwanese Passport Holders

In a move that significantly escalates tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new directive barring holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through its airspace—including the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. The measure, which came into effect on April 30, 2025, was formalized through a Notice […]

Somalia and Ethiopia Restore Diplomatic Ties After Year-long Rift

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]

Somalia’s President to Visit Ethiopia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Following Peace Agreement

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to visit Ethiopia on Saturday in a bid to reinforce ties between the two nations following a recently brokered peace agreement. The visit, announced by the Somali president’s office, comes at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, signaling a renewed push for cooperation in the volatile […]