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Did You See What Ilhan Omar Posted About Somalia?
In between her posts decrying the Senate passingPresident Donald Trump's big beautiful bill, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) put out a post about Somalia, her home country. "Happy Independence Day Somalia 💙," she posted, along with "#SomaliaAt65." Omar's...

Maya Jama shows off her incredible figure in a skimpy ribbed khaki green bikini as she soaks up the sun in Somalia
Maya Jama showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy ribbed khaki green bikini during a sun-soaked visit to Somalia. The brunette bombshell, 30, has been flying between the Balearic island and the UK as she makes her appearances in the villa...

Rep. Ilhan Omar Celebrates Independence Day … in Somalia
The Fourth of July is just three days away now, and we were as surprised as anyone to hear Rep. Ilhan Omar wishing this country a happy Independence Day. Just last month, as ICE was busy doing its job, Omar declared that "we are turning into one...
AU, UN extend congratulations as Somalia marks 65th independence anniversary
MOGADISHU, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The African Union Commission (AUC) and United Nations (UN) on Tuesday hailed several achievements made by Somalia in peace and stability as the country marked its 65th anniversary of independence. In a congratulatory...
Tanzania reaffirms diplomatic, economic ties with Somalia
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Somalia, intending to enhance economic development between the two nations. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the 65th anniversary celebration of...

Somalia’s Elite Danab Commandos Launch Night Raid Against Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu, Somalia, July 1, 2025 – Elite Danab commandos of the Somali National Army (SNA) carried out a special operation late Monday night in Yuumbis village, located seven kilometres northwest of Bariire in the Lower Shabelle region, the...

King Salman and Crown Prince Congratulate Somalia on Independence Day
Riyadh – The Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have extended their heartfelt congratulations to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the...

Qatar’s Amir Sends Congratulations to Presidents of Somalia
Doha, July 01 (QNA) – HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. HH the Amir,...

Somalia: The Flag Still Waves, But the Nation Does Not Stand
Somalia: The Flag Still Waves, But the Nation Does Not Stand OP-ED — Last night, the blue flag with the white star fluttered over city squares and windswept alleyways. Patriotic songs echoed from loudspeakers in the Somali capital. In Hargeisa,...
Somalia eyes survey results in oil production
SOMALIA: IN a significant move that could reshape the nation’s economic trajectory, the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has confirmed it will publicly release the results of its long-awaited petroleum surveys in July. The announcement marks a...
Mrs.Mansouri receives the ambassadors of Somalia and Guinea in Algeria

Somalia Independence Day Message From The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of their...

ISSI marks Somalia’s Independence Day, reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 01 (APP):The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR),...
Tanzania, Somalia forge stronger ties with direct flights
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania and Somalia plan to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu as part of renewed efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties. The announcement was made during celebrations marking Somalia’s 65th...

To His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
Dear Mr. President, On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and your entire nation on the occasion of the national holiday of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Relations...

AUC Chairperson Sends Independence Day Message to Somalia
Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (ENA)— The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of...

Despite positive economic prospects in Somalia, foreign aid cuts are downsizing growth

Arab Parliament Speaker Congratulates Somalia on National Day
Tue 01 Jul 2025 | 12:59 PM Arab Parliament Speaker Congratulates Somalia on National Day Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, congratulated the Somali Republic—its leadership, government, parliament, and people—on the...

Azerbaijan MFA congratulates Somalia and Canada
13:05 En The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has congratulated Somalia on its National Day, Olaylar informs. "Congratulations to Somalia and its people on the occasion of Independence Day!" MFA said on X. The Azerbaijani MFA also...

Amir Sends Congratulations To President Of Somalia
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of congratulations to President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the anniversary of his country's...