Somali Embassy in Washington, D.C. - USA

06/16/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

Mogadishu, 16 June 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia expresses its profound concern regarding reports of engagement by the Israeli administration with the secessionist administration of the northern west region of Somalia outside the framework of the Federal Government of Somalia.

The Federal Republic of Somalia considers any such engagement a violation of its sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and constitutional order. Somalia remains a sovereign and internationally recognized state, and the Federal Government is the sole legitimate authority empowered to represent the country in international relations.

The Ministry underscores that any political, diplomatic, or other engagement with the secessionist administration that bypasses the Federal Government of Somalia is inconsistent with international law and carries no legal or political standing.

Somalia calls upon the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, IGAD, and all international partners to uphold international law, respect Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and condemn actions that undermine the unity and stability of the Somali state.

The Federal Republic of Somalia reserves its sovereign right to take all lawful and necessary measures, through diplomatic, legal, and other appropriate channels, to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity.

Somalia remains committed to peaceful dialogue, regional stability, and constructive engagement with all partners, but it will not accept any action that violates its sovereignty or threatens the unity of the Somali people.

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05/16/2026

Ma ogtahay in aan bilawnay bixinta 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐪𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐐𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 (𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐀)? Halkaan kasoo dalbo ama sug inta Qunsuliyadda ay ka imaanayso gobolka aad joogto: https://usa.mfa.gov.so/nira-id-only-application/

05/16/2026

Waxaan imaanaynaa 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐍:
Dhamaan jaaliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 iyo magaalooyinka u dhaw waxaan ku wargelinaynaa inay qabsadaan 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐪𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐐𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 (𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐀 𝐈𝐃) ka hor inta aysan imaan Qunsuliyadda magaalada 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Fadlan farriintaan gaarsii asxaabtaada iyo qoyskaada.
Adeegga waxaa heli doona oo keliya qofkii ballanta halkaan ka qabsada. Linkgaan ku dhufo ee qabso ballanta: https://usa.mfa.gov.so/passport-and-nira-id-application/
Adeegga waxaa la qabanayaa: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Goobta/Venue waa: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬, 𝟕𝟗𝟎𝟏 𝟑𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡,
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐍 𝟓𝟓𝟒𝟐𝟓
Saacadda/Time waa: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mahadsanidiin,

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04/07/2026

Waxaan imaanaynaa 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨:
Dhamaan jaaliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 iyo magaalooyinka u dhaw waxaan ku wargelinaynaa inay qabsadaan 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚 ka hor inta aysan imaan Qunsuliyadda magaalada 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖-𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Fadlan farriintaan gaarsii asxaabtaada iyo qoyskaada.
Adeegga baasaboorka iyo wakaaladda waxa heli doona keliya qofkii ballanta halkaan ka qabsada. Linkgaan ku dhufo ee qabso ballanta: https://usa.mfa.gov.so/book-appointment/
Adeegga waxaa la qabanayaa: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖-𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Goobta/Venue waa: 𝟑𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝟒𝟑𝟐𝟐𝟒
Saacadda/Time waa: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mahadsanidiin,

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Waxaan imaanaynaa 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧:
Dhamaan jaaliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool Seattle iyo magaalooyinka u dhaw waxaan ku wargelinaynaa inay qabsadaan 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐀 𝐈𝐃 ka hor inta aysan imaan Qunsuliyadda magaalada Seattle 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟒-𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Fadlan fariintaan gaarsii asxaabtaada iyo qoyskaada.
Adeegga 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐀 𝐈𝐃 waxa heli doona keliya qofkii balanta halkaan ka qabsada. Linkgaan ku dhufo ee qabso balanta: 👉🏻👉🏻 https://usa.mfa.gov.so/book-appointment/
Adeegga waxaa la qabanayaa: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟒-𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Goobta/Venue waa:
𝟓𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐖
𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟓
𝐓𝐔𝐊𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐀 𝐖𝐀 𝟗𝟖𝟏𝟖𝟖
Saacadda/Time waa: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mahadsanidiin,

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02/17/2026

The Embassy of Somalia in Washington, D.C. extends its warmest wishes to the Somali community and all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan. May this blessed time bring peace, joy, and prosperity to all.

01/16/2026

H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Las Anod to inaugurate the Northeastern State of Somalia. Read more: https://usa.mfa.gov.so/h-e-president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-arrives-in-las-anod-to-inaugurate-the-northeastern-state-of-somalia/

01/15/2026

Danjire Dahir Hassan Arab iyo dhamaan hawlwadeennada Safaaradda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee Maraykanka waxay ugu tacsiyaynayaan safiirkii h**e ee Safaaradda Sooomaaliya ee Washington, DC, Danjire Axmed Ciise Cawad, geerida ku timid hooyadiis, Marxuumad Faadumo Daahir Cabdulle. Waxaan Alle uga baryaynaa marxuumadda in uu ka waraabiyo Jannatu Fardows, samir iyo iimaanna uu ka siiyo qoyskii iyo qaraabada ay ka baxday.

01/12/2026

Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab writes for The Hill and outlines why Israel’s move to recognize Somaliland sets a dangerous global precedent yet ultimately changes nothing on the ground.
Unilateral declarations do not alter the reality of Somalia’s territorial integrity or the unity of our people. Read more: https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5681709-in-recognizing-somaliland-israel-sets-a-dangerous-precedent/