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Somalia cancels UAE security, defense deals linked to key ports over sovereignty concerns

Somalia cancels UAE security, defense deals linked to key ports over sovereignty concerns

Decision based on ‘reports and strong evidence regarding wrongful actions that undermine sovereignty, national unity, political independence’ of Somalia, says prime minister’s office

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Ethiopia prime minister Abiy holds talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang
08.01.2026

Ethiopia prime minister Abiy holds talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang

Wang Yi begins 4-nation Africa trip with stop in Addis Ababa before visits to Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, marking his 1st overseas tour this year

South Africans protest outside US embassy against military action in Venezuela
08.01.2026

South Africans protest outside US embassy against military action in Venezuela

Crowds chant anti-US slogans outside embassy in Pretoria

Somalia launches probe into alleged use of its airspace by Yemen’s STC leader
08.01.2026

Somalia launches probe into alleged use of its airspace by Yemen’s STC leader

Mogadishu has consistently supported Saudi Arabia’s call for dialogue in Riyadh as ‘appropriate political process’ for resolving situation in Yemen, says Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency

Somalia denies US allegations of WFP food seizure as Washington pauses aid
08.01.2026

Somalia denies US allegations of WFP food seizure as Washington pauses aid

Supplies mentioned in recent reports remain under World Food Programme control, including aid provided by US, says Foreign Ministry

8 Kenyan soldiers charged for alleged roles in $63M meth trafficking case
08.01.2026

8 Kenyan soldiers charged for alleged roles in $63M meth trafficking case

Suspects reject charges as court hears links to October sea intercept