Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing "harmful actions" that undermine the country's unity and sovereignty. The move comes as tensions between the two nations reach a boiling point over Somalia's breakaway regions, including Somaliland.
According to Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, reliable reports and evidence indicate that UAE practices are eroding Somalia's independence and national unity. This is despite the UAE's claims of supporting Somalia's sovereignty in recent statements.
The dispute appears to be linked to Israel's recognition of Somaliland last month, a self-declared independent region that lacks international recognition. Many Somalis believe the UAE facilitated this move, fueling widespread discontent.
Somalia has long been concerned about the UAE's backing of non-state actors and separatist forces in Africa. The country's cabinet decision to cancel agreements with the UAE is seen as a pushback against what is perceived as interference in Somalia's internal affairs.
The UAE denies accusations of arming Sudanese rebel groups, including the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been involved in clashes with the military government. However, reports suggest that Somaliland's leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi recently traveled to the UAE via Berbera port in Somaliland on an unauthorized trip.
The decision has sparked concerns about Somalia's ability to enforce its national airspace and airports. Two breakaway states, Puntland and Jubaland, which have strong ties to the UAE, are already at odds with the federal government over constitutional changes and election issues.
Somaliland's Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi dismissed Mogadishu's authority, saying that "Somalia's daydreaming changes nothing." He added that the UAE is a trusted friend of Somaliland, which has invested heavily in Berbera port. The somali government was quick to take action against this move by severing relations with the United Arab emirates.
According to Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, reliable reports and evidence indicate that UAE practices are eroding Somalia's independence and national unity. This is despite the UAE's claims of supporting Somalia's sovereignty in recent statements.
The dispute appears to be linked to Israel's recognition of Somaliland last month, a self-declared independent region that lacks international recognition. Many Somalis believe the UAE facilitated this move, fueling widespread discontent.
Somalia has long been concerned about the UAE's backing of non-state actors and separatist forces in Africa. The country's cabinet decision to cancel agreements with the UAE is seen as a pushback against what is perceived as interference in Somalia's internal affairs.
The UAE denies accusations of arming Sudanese rebel groups, including the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been involved in clashes with the military government. However, reports suggest that Somaliland's leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi recently traveled to the UAE via Berbera port in Somaliland on an unauthorized trip.
The decision has sparked concerns about Somalia's ability to enforce its national airspace and airports. Two breakaway states, Puntland and Jubaland, which have strong ties to the UAE, are already at odds with the federal government over constitutional changes and election issues.
Somaliland's Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi dismissed Mogadishu's authority, saying that "Somalia's daydreaming changes nothing." He added that the UAE is a trusted friend of Somaliland, which has invested heavily in Berbera port. The somali government was quick to take action against this move by severing relations with the United Arab emirates.
this whole thing is getting outta hand 
i mean somalia's got a point about the uae's actions tho 
like how can they claim to support somali sovereignty when it's clear they're backing somaliland? 
it's all just a mess now 
and what really gets my goat is that the UAE is denying any wrongdoings 
but at the end of the day, somalia needs to take care of its own biz 
instead of relying on anyone else to fix their problems 
did the uae really just recognize somaliland as an independent country out of nowhere? isn't that kinda a big deal? 
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. Somalia needs to take a step back, assess the situation, and figure out what's really going on before it's too late. It's like when you're trying to build something strong - you need solid foundations, or else everything comes crashing down 
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I'm not surprised Somalia's giving the UAE the cold shoulder after this latest Israel thing. 
It's a bit of a mess, but I guess Somalia needs to protect its sovereignty, especially when you consider how some African countries are getting backed by foreign powers and losing control over their own territories. 
The UAE might have invested in Berbera port, but it sounds like the Somalis aren't having it anymore. 
... I mean, if they're supporting separatist forces, that's not cool at all. And now Somalia's taking action against them, which is kinda understandable 
... but what about the citizens of Somaliland and Puntland? Don't they deserve representation and a say in their own future too? 
I'm worried that if they don't resolve this, it'll affect the whole country's ability to function properly 
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because they feel like uae is supporting somaliland which is a breakaway region and also supporting some non state actors in africa... 
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I'm so done with them interfering in Somalia's affairs 
and now Somalia's all like "we've had enough" 
like, hello international law? 
that's some serious interference right there 
Berbera port or not, the UAE needs to get its own act together 
now it seems like its all about who's got the upper hand, you know? they're just trying to play politics as usual, but at the end of the day its still somaliland and those breakaway regions causing trouble. i was listening to old somali music yesterday and it made me realize how much somalia's changed since the 90s 
. everyone's so caught up in their own thing nowadays, they're forgetting about the bigger picture. what happened to those good old days when the uae would just send aid and support? now its all about who's got the power 
, you know, I swear that drive is like the ultimate therapy session for my soul... the ocean views are literally breathtaking and it's so peaceful, I felt all my worries just melt away with each curve of the road. And have you ever tried those little roadside diners? Amazing food! 
Anyway, Somalia's situation is super complex, but I feel like both sides have valid points... but for real, who needs that kind of tension in their life? 
it's like a huge game of geopolitics with africa as the board 
honestly idk who's gonna come out on top but i know somalis r worried about losing control over their own airspace