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Somalia’s government has cancelled defense and security agreements with the UAE, saying parts of the deals undermined sovereignty and stability, while stressing that broader diplomatic relations remain intact.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud will travel to New York City to chair a United Nations Security Council meeting, marking the first time a Somali president has led the Council.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud met a Djibouti government delegation in Laascaanood, where both sides reiterated Djibouti’s firm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and ongoing state-building efforts.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a Djibouti government delegation in Las Anod to discuss bilateral ties, regional stability, and Djibouti’s continued backing for Somalia’s unity and federal transition.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro says Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey ignored identical appeals that drew a response from Israel, and warns any Somali military move against Somaliland would fail.

Somalia has canceled all economic, security and defense agreements with the UAE, after failed talks over what Mogadishu called sovereignty violations and threats to national unity.

Somali elders rallied in Mogadishu’s Daljirka Dahsoon, protesting Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland and urging Somalia’s government and global partners to uphold the country’s unity and borders.