Key insights
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Somalia links the cancellation to sovereignty and unity concerns: Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said the decision relied on “reliable reports and evidence” of practices linked to the UAE that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty, national unity, and political independence.
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Somalia’s federal structure creates uncertainty about implementation: Somalia’s federal system grants member states significant autonomy, and it was not clear if member states would abide by the decision.
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Somaliland rejects Mogadishu’s authority and affirms ties with the UAE: Somaliland’s Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi said Mogadishu’s decision changes nothing and called the UAE a trusted friend of Somaliland.
Takeaways
Somalia has cancelled all agreements with the UAE and launched an investigation into alleged unauthorised use of Somalia’s airspace and airports, while Somaliland rejected Mogadishu’s authority and defended its relationship with the UAE.
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