On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
Centre StageIn this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs, about Somaliland’s secession bid backed by Israel, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia’s break with the UAE.Published On 19 Jan 2026
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
Annulment of UAE agreements marks a firm stand on sovereignty and national unity.
Somalia's president calls for unity at emergency session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move 'null and void'.
NEW YORK: Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of its northwestern region of Somaliland as independent, as well as…
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
Saudi foreign minister reiterates support for Somalia’s sovereignty in meeting with counterpart
