Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?
Critics say it’s enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia’s unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.
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Video: Somalia cuts ties with UAE over sovereignty violation claims
Somalia has cut all ties with the United Arab Emirates, due to what Somalia calls “harmful actions”.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
Somali minister says Israel plans to expel Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
Defence minister says Somalia has ‘confirmed information’ that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.
Somaliland recognition: Israel’s foothold in the Horn of Africa
Critics view Israel’s moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu’s expansive conflict and influence agenda.
Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash
Somaliland official defends Israel ties, telling XEn News the region had “no choice” after years of isolation.
US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid
The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.
From: The Take
What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for the region?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
Published On 6 Jan 2026
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Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland
Israel’s foreign minister visited Somaliland after Israel recognised the self-declared republic as a sovereign state.
Published On 6 Jan 2026
Israeli FM visits Somaliland after world-first recognition storm
Gideon Saar becomes first Israeli minister to visit the breakaway region since Israel recognised its independence.
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The Take: What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for the region?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
