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Somali defense minister says Taiwan violated sovereignty with planned Somaliland visit
04 May 2025 09:30 GMT
… said it was pressured by China, which claims Taiwan as part … a branch office of the Chinese Communist Party, there is no … with the region that bypasses Mogadishu.
The Somali government has intensified diplomatic …
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Taiwanese-Somaliland military cooperation agreement expected by mid-year
04 May 2025 07:56 GMT
… its own defence forces. Several Somaliland military personnel have already undergone … Horn of Africa region, where Beijing has made substantial investments in … their sovereignty despite claims from China and Somalia respectively.
The Taiwan Foreign …
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MOFA moves to counter China lawfare
03 May 2025 22:00 GMT
… undoubtedly proves that China was behind Somalia’s decision to … the past few years, Beijing has consistently distorted UN Resolution … of the authorities in Mogadishu to unilaterally designate Taiwanese … branch office of the Chinese Communist Party, there is …
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Terror reigns as Kenya-Somalia border turns into war playground
03 May 2025 21:30 GMT
… that have terrorised areas bordering Somalia for over 20 years.
… attacks have increased along the Somali border, putting to question … s camp was raided by Somalia’s National Intelligence Service … men were planning to kidnap Chinese nationals who were working …
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We may have to buy everything from trains to shoes from China, but there is something Brits will NEVER be beaten at
02 May 2025 20:22 GMT
… screaming campness and no bewildered Somalians wondering why anyone would want … end up with something from China because it’s the sort … with something made in a Chinese factoryCredit: APThere will always be … are 1.4billion people in China and not one of them …
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Somalia enforces One China policy, bans Taiwan passport holders: It has a Somaliland connection
30 Apr 2025 18:09 GMT
… that drew condemnation from both China and Somalia.
Somalia’s civil aviation authority … Somalia’s firm adherence to the one-China principle," AFP quoted Chinese … Beijing’s diplomatic campaign, Taiwan — officially known as the Republic of China …
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React, rinse, repeat: How Europe can help break Somalia’s cycle of conflict
02 May 2025 16:18 GMT
… West, Somalia would easily turn to China, and possibly Russia. Beijing already wields … example, is currently mediating between Mogadishu and Jubaland, capitalising on … commercial corridor connecting a Somali port (likely Mogadishu) to Ethiopia, currently …
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U.S. lawmakers warn Somalia of consequences over Taiwan passport ban
02 May 2025 16:09 GMT
… ;s foreign ministry has denounced Somalia';s move, describing it as being orchestrated by Beijing and "based on … .N. Resolution 2758, which the Chinese government cites to support its "One China" policy.
The letter from …
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China Praises Somalia’s Ban on Taiwanese Passports, Affirms “One China” Policy
02 May 2025 14:53 GMT
Beijing, May 2, 2025 – China has praised Somalia’s recent decision to ban … “One China” policy.
In a statement at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign … by Mogadishu shows Somalia’s steadfast support for China’s unity, which China highly …
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Somalia bars entry to Taiwanese amid dispute over Somaliland
02 May 2025 11:49 GMT
… breakaway region of Somaliland.
Mogadishu claims Somaliland as its territory — as China does with … and aid.
Somalia’s decision is a win for China as it … expands its influence across Africa: Beijing has …