Dubai's DP World says operations at Somaliland's Berbera port unaffected by UAE-Somalia dispute Dubai-owned ports and logistics company DP World said on Tuesday its operations at Berbera port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland were continuing under existing agreements, amid regional ten...

DP World says it will continue operations at Berbera despite the UAE–Somalia dispute.

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Puntland and Jubaland regional states, along with the Somaliland administration, have rejected the federal government’s Sunday decision to cancel agreements with the UAE.

Somalia cancels all agreements with the UAE, including at major ports The decision applies to all agreements and cooperation in the ports of Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo

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#Somalia cancels all agreements with the #UAE, including those related to the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.

#BREAKING | #Somalia–#Turkey

President Hassan set to depart to Ankara for a meeting with President Erdogan on Tuesday.

#Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland.

Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.

Somali president to visit Turkey amid Israel–Somaliland tensions Mohamud expected to make an announcement on a Turkish energy survey - but Israel's recognition of breakaway region will be top of the agenda

#BREAKING — #Somalia's President Hassan to visit #Turkey on Tuesday amid #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland.

#Istanbul, a key ally of #Mogadishu, is set to announce the results of a Turkish energy survey along the Somali coast.

#Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh hosted former and opposition leaders at the presidential palace for a joint discussion on #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland.

Tomorrow, President Hassan is set to address Parliament in an extraordinary session.

🚨 BREAKING: European Union reaffirms support for #Somalia's unity & territorial integrity, following #Isreal's recognition of #Somaliland, per statement.

#BREAKING: #Israel says it will convene an urgent session on Monday following its recognition of #Somaliland.

Meanwhile, #Somalia—currently non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—set to assume UNSC rotating presidency in January.

#China, #Egypt, #Turkey, #Djibouti, #SaudiArabia and Islamic Organization condemn #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland, reaffirmed their support to #Somalia's sovereignty, national unity & territorial integrity.

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The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.

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#Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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#Turkey, #Egypt and Djibouti have strongly condemned #Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, following call with Somalia FM @AbdisalamDhaay.

Foreign ministers jointly reaffirming their full support for #Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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#Somalia cabinet is set to convene an emergency meeting tonight, following #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland.

#Israeli PM Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro for an official visit to Tel Aviv, following Israel's recognition of #Somaliland.

Israel becomes the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland's independence, 34 years after its breakaway from #Somalia.

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#Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland.

Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.

🚨 #SOMALIA's president Hassan Sheikh cast his ballot in Mogadishu's controversial local council election in the Wardhiigley district.

This is the first municipal local council election in 57 years in #Mogadishu.

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In #Mogadishu voters line up casting ballots in controversial yet historic local council election, with 1,604 candidates vying for 390 seats across 16 districts.

15 associations failed to field full candidate lists, unlike President Hassan's JSP association.

Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades.

Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital.

📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.

African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has conveyed condolences to Libya following the death of its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Haddad & 4 accompanying officers in a plane crash while returning from #Ankara to #Tripoli.

#Somalia's capital #Mogadishu to hold its first local council election in over 50 years—amid opposition rejection.

For real-time updates from voters, the election committee, associations, govt and opposition — follow @zakeriye.bsky.social.

#Somalia opposition refuse to recognize the results of #Mogadishu's Dec. 25 local council elections, accusing the govt of conducting one-party vote.

At a press conference, they described the process as a one-sided initiative backed by President Hassan's administration.

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Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades.

Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.

🚨 #SOMALIA: The UN Security Council has unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Mission in #Somalia, extending it until Dec 31, 2026.

AUSSOM, with 11K+ troops, continues to face financial challenges.

#Somalia opposition leaders wrapped up 3 days of talks in #Kismaayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, rejecting any upcoming term extension & demanding urgent, consensus-based elections—warning of "alternative measures" if their demands are ignored, per communique.

Rubio asked Ethiopia to contribute troops to ISF amid US recruitment struggles — diplomats * * *

Trump administration asked #Ethiopian to send troops to proposed International Security Force for #Gaza, per The Times of Israel.

#Ethiopia once had one of #Africa's largest #Jewish communities. Most emigrated to #Israel in the 1980s–90s.

#Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration.

#Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.

Horn of Africa: Egypt’s ‘strategic balance’ disguises regional ambitions Ethiopia’s ambassador to Somalia says the Horn of Africa will not be Egypt’s backyard, and accuses Cairo of dressing up old hegemonic ambitions from Mogadishu to the Red Sea and the Nile.

#Ethiopia's ambassador to #Somalia Suleiman Dedefo says the Horn of Africa will not be #Egypt's backyard, and accuses Cairo of dressing up old hegemonic ambitions from Mogadishu to the Red Sea and the Nile.

#SOMALIA

Govt-led forces reported repelling Al-Shabaab attack in the Nuurdugle area, north of the main army base in Wargaadhi in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday.

No comment yet from Al-Shabaab group on the govt's claim.

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#Somalia govt says elite national army Gor-Gor forces with local allies seized 14 landmines & 2 motorcycles in Muuri (N50), Lower Shabelle, foiling Al-Shabaab IED plot.

The devices were being moved toward Deexda area; up to 10 militants fled after a brief clash.