Tag: regional security

Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni has announced a sweeping restructuring of the regional police force, appointing a new second deputy commander and fresh leadership across key departments, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and regional police commands. The move is seen as part of broader security reforms to strengthen law enforcement in the semi-autonomous state.

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’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.

A Saudi military jet briefly landed in Mogadishu before flying to Riyadh, days after a Yemen-linked flight probe, intensifying scrutiny of Somalia’s airspace and regional diplomatic tensions.

Turkish President Erdoğan and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed discussed Somalia and Yemen in a high-level call, reaffirming support for sovereignty and regional stability amid ongoing conflicts.

Somalia has endorsed a Saudi-led initiative to host a Yemeni national dialogue conference in Riyadh, highlighting regional concerns over Yemen’s conflict and its impact on Red Sea and Horn of Africa security.

Syria’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it illegal and a threat to regional stability, while reaffirming full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.