India has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at a New Delhi briefing, adding weight to global opposition to unilateral border changes.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has again condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability, and renewing calls for dialogue with Somaliland.
Somalia and Singapore’s foreign ministers held a phone call on Friday to explore stronger bilateral ties, reaffirm Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stress commitments to regional stability and international law.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cancelled a planned visit to Mogadishu after major roads were sealed and security tightened across the capital, disrupting residents and leaving officials without a public explanation.
Somalia has denied U.S. allegations that authorities demolished a U.S.-funded WFP warehouse and seized food aid in Mogadishu, even as WFP confirms a warehouse was destroyed, prompting a U.S. aid suspension.
Somalia’s immigration agency has launched an investigation into claims its airspace or airports were used without approval to facilitate the travel of Yemen’s STC leader, warning of serious sovereignty violations.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Somalia on a rare Africa tour, signaling diplomatic support for Mogadishu amid tensions over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.
